Best Strategy for Juvenile Case
With a solid 26 years of experience in handling juvenile cases in Pomona, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Suppose your son or daughter is facing a case in the Pomona juvenile court. In that case, you can rest assured that I am well-versed in navigating the legal landscape and know how to engage with the prosecutors and judges in that courthouse effectively.
Each case is unique, and I tailor my strategies accordingly, taking into account the specific circumstances and the position that the minor or my client is in their life. This personalized approach ensures that we are always working towards the best possible outcome.
Suppose the person has been arrested and has never had any problems, and we're trying to keep a spotless record. In that case, I'm going to handle it one way and look for certain things to try to convince the judge and prosecutor not to put a mark or blemish on that person's record.
Keeping Juvenile's Record Clean
This way, they can move forward, get a job, and have a future. Sometimes, I get clients with a criminal record or who are charged with such serious crimes that it's almost impossible to avoid a mark on their record if they're guilty.
In some cases, we can set up a plan for the future, such as completing probation, to have the juvenile record expunged. I also work to keep my clients out of long or short-term camps and the Department of Juvenile Justice, which is the juvenile prison, to prevent further blemishes on their records.
Lawyer Familiar with Prosecutors and Judges
So, you must know the players involved, first with the District Attorney's office in Pomona criminal court and then with the judges, because sometimes you can work out a resolution in a juvenile case with a particular prosecutor. Then, you take that resolution to the judge, who is unwilling to go along with it.
The judge has a lot of power when it comes to sentencing a juvenile in Pomona, so you have to make sure you have your argument mounted to deal with the judge.
A lot of times, depending on the circumstances, I might even talk to the judge first with the prosecutor present, just to make sure that I have an idea of what the judge is thinking about related to my particular client.
Then, we can turn to the prosecutors and see the best strategy with them.
Understanding the system and how it operates is crucial. It's not just about the law but also about understanding your client and what's in their best interests. The system is designed to serve the best interests of the minor, and it's our job to ensure that this is upheld.
However, they also have to guard against minors affecting other people or society. The court system, the prosecutors, and the judges have to ensure that, however they handle the case, they give the minor the best chance to succeed.
They also put society in the best chance not to have this person re-offend or victimize another particular person, depending on what happened with the case.
So, what I have you do is sit down and meet—assuming the minor is out of custody—if they're not out of custody, I will see them wherever they are located—and we go over all the facts and details. Then, we develop a plan to maneuver the case through the Pomona Juvenile Court successfully.
