Juvenile Offenses

Los Angeles Juvenile Crime Attorney

If a juvenile arrest is not dealt with properly, it can negatively impact your future for years to come. A criminal conviction can exclude you from consideration for certain types of careers and jobs. It may prevent you from attending the college or university of your choice or prevent you from joining the military. For non-citizens, consequences of a criminal conviction can include threats to visa status, exclusion from the United States, or even deportation. A juvenile crime can follow you for the rest of your life.

At the Law Offices of Dennis W. Chang, we believe that juveniles accused of crimes deserve strong and effective representation that minimizes both the immediate consequences and long-term effects on their lives.

Our lawyers represent clients in all types of juvenile crime matters, including:

• DUI
• Minor in possession and other alcohol-related charges
• Drug charges
• Robbery and theft
• Violent crimes
• Gang-related crimes
• Vandalism
• And others

Call (213) 553-1122 for a free initial consultation. Attorney Dennis Chang can evaluate your situation and explain your legal options.

Developing a Personalized Legal Solution

Attorney Chang will carefully review all of the evidence, as well as the juvenile's background and family situation. We will use this information to develop a strong defense, based on the particular facts of the case.

In certain violent crime charges or serious felonies, the prosecutor may seek to try the juvenile as an adult. In these cases, it is essential to present a comprehensive picture of the juvenile's situation at the fitness hearing.

Our firm will work to provide every client with a strong defense designed to preserve the juvenile's rights and freedom. We will also seek an outcome that will protect the juvenile's career and educational options. When possible, we work to help people obtain alternatives to a criminal conviction and sentencing with options such as deferred entry of judgment, drug and alcohol diversion programs, restitution, probation, electronic monitoring, furlough, private jail, or expungements.

For a free initial consultation with the Law Offices of Dennis W. Chang, P.C., call (213) 553-1122 or contact us online. We serve clients in the Los Angeles area and Orange County.

Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.