San Jose Juvenile Crime Lawyer

Defending Against Charges of Juvenile Crimes

Minors, children who are under the age of 18, can be prosecuted for committing crimes as juvenile offenders. A relatively new California law allows minors arrested for certain violent crimes to be tried as adults without having the opportunity of appearing before a juvenile judge first. Juvenile trials are different than adult trials in the California court system. For instance, most juvenile cases are not tried by a jury. For better or worse, a judge is the one who hears the evidence and decides whether your son or daughter is guilty or not guilty.

Depending on the crime, a minor may be put in a juvenile lock up until the age of 25. Fortunately, with the representation of a skilled lawyer, you may be able to secure informal probation for your child. This is when a minor follows a probation officer's supervision plan and, with good behavior during probation, the charges may be dismissed after a period of time (usually six months). Even though the juvenile justice system is committed to rehabilitating juvenile offenders, some prosecutors, probation officers, and police may be very aggressive about prosecuting minors – as though the offenders were legal adults. If your son or daughter has been accused of committing a crime, it is therefore vitally important that you hire a San Jose criminal defense attorney who is experienced in defending cases in juvenile court.

Has You Child Been Recently Charged with a Crime?

Thomas F. Mueller, Attorney at Law, is a skilled and experienced San Jose juvenile crimes lawyer who has represented many children in the juvenile justice system. He has devoted almost 40 years of his life to practicing criminal law and has successfully defended juveniles who have been charged with committing a crime. Your child's record and freedom are too important to entrust to an inexperienced lawyer. Call the Law Offices of Thomas F. Mueller today and see how we can create a winning defense strategy for your child.

Contact a San Jose Juvenile Crime Attorney at our firm today to receive the aggressive legal defense that you truly deserve.