Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

my 13 year old son was arrested today by school police another student took a small pocket knife to school it was being past around among a group of kids at the school including my son the kid who took the small knife to school gave it to my son to hold the school police when search found the small pocket knife in my son posetion my son was then tooken down to the police station when question by police my son was very cooperative he was then booked charged with 602 wic 626.10 (a) (1) /f/ PC and has to appear in court please help my son what can I do so this does not affect my son in the years to come..thank you


Asked on 4/01/16, 2:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

The good news is that he is a minor. The juvenile system is much more forgiving and has many more opportunities.

First - his case will go to the juvenile orobation department. They screen cases and handle some informally without charges being filed. If you get something from the probation department before his court date, do not ignore it - they may be offering him a pre-filing diversion.

If charges are filed, as a first offender, he is also likely eligible for diversion through the courts.

He can also petition to seal his records once he turns 18.

He does need a lawyer if charges are filed - either one you hire to represent him or the public defender appointed by the court.

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Answered on 4/01/16, 7:04 am


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