Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer in Pleasanton, CA

Juvenile Criminal Defense Overview

Juvenile crime is usually an emotional and difficult process for families. Parents and guardians especially worry about the severity of a court sentence or whether or not their child will be treated fairly. At The Law Office of John W. Noonan in Pleasanton, California, we provide legal counsel and representation for juveniles and their families, and work to ensure they are treated fairly in court.

Juvenile Court vs. Adult Court

Depending on the age of the child and the crime he or she commits, he or she could be tried in either juvenile or adult court. Adult court proceedings usually occur if the child is charged with murder, vehicular manslaughter or if he or she has had previous convictions. Obviously, the consequences of being tried in adult court have serious consequences for the child and his or her family.

Juvenile court proceedings are generally shorter than adult trials, although the judge still hears all arguments, evidence and witness statements as normal. A child would be tried in juvenile court for offenses, such as:

• Underage drinking
• Drinking and driving (DUI/DWI)
• Drug possession
• Theft and property crimes
• Assault and sex crimes

In juvenile court, young people do not have the right to a jury trial. Should your child be convicted in juvenile court, attorney John W. Noonan will work to negotiate sentencing alternatives that will be less punitive and more rehabilitative for him or her.

Your Child’s Future Is at Stake — Contact an Experienced Lawyer

Attorney John W. Noonan has been advocating for young people throughout northern California since 1963. Experience matters in cases of juvenile crime. Contact The Law Office of John W. Noonan, in Pleasanton, to arrange for a free consultation by calling our 24-hour number at 945-400-6635 or toll free at 800-743-3896.

Other Frequent Case Types

• 2nd DUI Defense in Pleasanton, CA
• 3rd DUI Defense in Pleasanton, CA
• Child Molestation in Pleasanton, CA
• Child Pornography in Pleasanton, CA
• DUI/DWI in Pleasanton, CA
• Felony DUI in Pleasanton, CA
• Grand Theft and Petty Theft in Pleasanton, CA
• Marijuana Drug Possession and Grow Labs in Pleasanton, CA
• Prescription Drug Fraud in Pleasanton, CA
• Solicitation of Prostitution in Pleasanton, CA
• Traffic Defense Violations in Pleasanton, CA
• Vehicular manslaughter in Pleasanton, CA

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• Juvenile Law