Juvenile Offenses

Son or Daughter Arrested for a Crime?

Riverside, California Juvenile Defense Attorney

A criminal conviction can have a profound effect on a youth's future and self-esteem. A qualified juvenile defense lawyer can help to minimize the impact on your child's life. The law firm of Daniel L. Greenberg, P.L.C. provides compassionate legal advice and ardent representation, with extensive experience in juvenile law.

We practice in all juvenile courts of Riverside County and San Bernardino County, as well as Los Angeles and Orange counties. Contact our Riverside, California firm for a free consultation to discuss how we can limit the consequences of an arrest. We provide juvenile defense for all misdemeanor and felony offenses, including:

• Marijuana possession and other drug crimes 
• Assault and battery
• Breaking and entering / burglary
• Shoplifting and other theft
• Crimes in school (vandalism, assault)
• Juvenile sex crimes 
• Drunk driving and traffic crimes
• Minor in possession of alcohol
• Weapons offenses

What Will Happen to My Son or Daughter?

For most offenses, a youth under age 18 will be tried in Juvenile Court. For certain violent crimes or high-level felonies, a hearing is held on whether they will be tried as an adult.

On conviction in Juvenile Court, the child may be incarcerated in Juvenile Hall, sentenced to a "boot camp" or treatment program, or released to the custody of parents or imprisonment in California Youth Authority. Sentencing depends on the nature of the crime, criminal history, and other factors considered by the judge.

Juvenile trials are rare. We make every effort to get charges dismissed, by challenging physical evidence, witness statements, and violations of the juvenile's rights in traffic stops, arrest, search and seizure, or police interrogation. I am also skilled at negotiating a plea to lesser charges that avoid Juvenile Hall detention. For first offenses and many other cases, I can plea bargain for probation, restitution, fines or community service. At a later date, we can petition the Juvenile Court to have records sealed or expunged to avoid implications for employment or college applications.

Experienced Juvenile Defense

I have practiced law in California since 1974, including four years as a Riverside County district attorney. These experiences enable me to gauge the strength of the prosecution's case and strike the best deal with the least consequences for your child.

Contact Daniel L. Greenberg, P.L.C. today for a free juvenile defense consultation. You can reach us 24 hours a day at (951) 329-9300.