Orange County Juvenile Crimes Attorney
California Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer
When someone under the age of 18 is accused of committing a crime, he or she will likely be charged in juvenile court. If you, or your son or daughter has been accused of a juvenile offense, you will need a lawyer who understands California’s juvenile court system and who can therefore provide an effective defense strategy.
My name is Barney B. Gibbs, and I am an Orange County criminal defense attorney with over 25 years of experience in criminal law. I understand how the California adult and juvenile court systems work and can therefore provide representation for both misdemeanor and felony juvenile offenses, whether they are tried in juvenile court or are taken to adult court. I have personally handled over 2,000 cases and have tried over 100 in front of a jury. I understand that it is never easy to be accused of a crime, and that minors can suffer the most if they are not given the opportunity of rehabilitation or treatment and instead face harsh, adult penalties.
As a juvenile crimes defense lawyer, I take on cases throughout Orange County, California, including Tustin, Anaheim, Irvine, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. Some of the areas of juvenile crimes I handle include:
Avoiding adult court procedures for a juvenile crime is essential. Not only will a minor face adult penalties if his or her case is not heard in juvenile court, he or she will also face future problems due to a criminal record. Juvenile convictions are typically easier to have cleared from a criminal record, rather than having to go through the expungement process at a later date. As a defense lawyer, I always strive to ensure my clients’ charges are handled in juvenile court and that lessened or alternative sentencing is sought after.
Juvenile court is geared toward rehabilitation rather than punishment. As a minor is often impressionable or may simply make a mistake, it is important to give second chances and allow for treatment or rehabilitation rather than simply sending a teen to jail. When we are given a chance to learn from our mistakes, we can start anew.
Contact Orange County juvenile crimes attorney Barney B. Gibbs today!