Juvenile Law protects youth, families, and victims involved in juvenile delinquency and dependency proceedings. Different procedures typically apply to all three types of juvenile court cases. Palm Desert Juvenile Law Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash provides skilled legal representation in the juvenile law matters. With more than 20 years of experience, she understands that you need a strong legal advocate on your side as you deal with your child’s situation. If your child is in trouble with the law or needs protection, these matters are handled in a separate court, the Juvenile Court. As a skilled Juvenile Law Attorney, Ms. Ash is highly knowledgeable of the Juvenile Law. She is dedicated to protecting the rights of your child while ensuring fair treatment by the authorities. As an experienced Family Law Attorney, Juliene Lee Ash recognizes the complexities involved in juvenile law cases. She will listen intently to your circumstances and build the case in such a way as to accurately portray your story to the court. In this way, she helps families obtain outcomes which are in the child’s best interest. Contact Juliene Lee Ash, Attorney at Law, at (760) 341-7761 to schedule a confidential consultation. She is prepared to use her skills and knowledge to help keep your family together or to prevent further harm to your child. Protecting Your Child’s Rights in Juvenile Delinquency Cases Juvenile justice is an area of criminal law. When a minor is cited, charged, or arrested for alleged involvement in any type of criminal activity, the case requires a specialized legal representation. Juvenile Law Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash has experience handling these types of cases, and she is dedicated to keeping children out of the criminal system and together with the family. In the Juvenile Court where cases are heard by a judge, it is important for the details of your case to be heard. Ms. Ash helps the judge put a face to the situation. You do not want your child’s case being shuffled along through the penal system without critical details which may work in your favor. In California, a child who is under 18 at the time of the offense and even a child below age 12, may be tried in the California Juvenile Court System as an adult for serious, specific crimes. The Youth Justice Court handles cases involving delinquency which includes the following common juvenile offenses: • Theft • Purchasing or consuming alcohol • Vandalism • Disorderly conduct • Curfew violations • Traffic violations • Drug abuse Juvenile Dependency Court Representation – Protecting Your Family’s Future The Juvenile Dependency Court is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children that have been, or are at significant risk of becoming abused or neglected. The law specifies that the Dependency Court has to protect these minors in the juvenile court instead of the Family Law Court, in order to ensure for the well-being and safety of these children. The laws governing this area are governed by the Welfare & Institutions Code. Status Offense Issues – Crimes Committed by Children In California, a status offense is unlawful due to the fact it was done by a child. If a child is arrested for a status offense, the child may be classified as a ward of the court. Status offenses include habitual truancy, habitual refusal to obey parents or guardians, being beyond the control of parents or guardians, and violation of a curfew ordinance. Call an Experienced Juvenile Law Attorney Today As a highly knowledgeable Family Law Attorney, Juliene Lee Ash is dedicated to helping you and your family resolve these juvenile law matters with the least amount of emotional and financial stress as possible. She works diligently to achieve a result that will not negatively impact your child’s future. Contact Juvenile Law Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash at (760) 341-7761 to schedule an in-depth consultation, or connect with her online. She has over 20 years of experience handling juvenile law matters, and she is prepared to help you today.