Juvenile Drug Crimes
The WILL & WILL, LLP team of experienced and knowledgeable drug crimes defense attorneys handle both adult and juvenile criminal cases. Our juvenile defense lawyers have represented minors charged with all types of drug-related criminal offenses including, but not limited to, possession of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy and other drugs, possession with the intent to sell/distribute any of the aforementioned drugs, and any related offenses and/or enhancements such as gang affiliations, etc...
The juvenile courts operate differently than adult courts, especially when it comes to procedure. Our juvenile drug crimes defense lawyers are familiar with the nuances related to being in juvenile court and are often successful in getting charges dismissed, reduced and/or having the minor placed in a diversion program to avoid a conviction and criminal record. Furthermore, in convictions and guilty pleas in juvenile court, the skilled drug crimes defense lawyers from WILL & WILL, LLP often convince the court to divert the minor to an alternative program that avoids juvenile detention center incarceration as well. The punishment in juvenile court can include probation, special camps, foster care and deferred entry judgments. The skilled juvenile drug crimes attorneys at WILL & WILL, LLP will work hard to obtain the best possible result for the minor with an eye towards preserving their future abilities.
Minors Being Tried as Adults
Children over the age of 16 can be certified as adults for serious or violent crimes in the state of California. The experienced and knowledgeable former prosecutors and career drug crimes defense attorneys at WILL & WILL, LLP have successfully argued in fitness hearings against having juveniles certified to stand trial in adult court. In the juvenile courts, a minor is entitled to a court trial but not a trial by jury and often times this is preferred.
If you or your child/family member is a juvenile and has been arrested
and/or charged with a drug offense, call the drug crimes defense firm WILL & WILL,
LLP for a free consultation to learn how we can help you.
