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Santa Barbara Juvenile Crimes Defense Attorneys
Nothing is worse for a parent than to find his or her child’s future is in jeopardy because of a thoughtless act. Defense of a juvenile is very different than the legal system an adult faces. If your child has been charged with a crime in Montecito, UCSB, Goleta, and Carpinteria, Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP has the experience you can depend on in your fight to protect your child’s rights.
A juvenile criminal defense attorney at our firm understands that a single mistake can have a negative impact on the rest of your child’s life. Call (805) 742-8869 today.
Why Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP
At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, we have helped numerous families throughout the Santa Barbara area avoid a number of future difficulties by correctly evaluating the prosecution’s case. Having 50 years of combined criminal defense experience allows us to swiftly isolate areas of weakness and flaws in the prosecutor’s case and exploit these to have charges dropped, dismissed, or lessened. Attorney Mark Lessem helped to develop and implement one of the nation’s first juvenile justice drug court programs, which has helped thousands of young offenders receive the treatment and rehabilitation they deserved instead of being incarcerated. A Juvenile crime defense lawyer at our firm will fight to keep your child from being prosecuted as an adult and kept in the juvenile system, which is more properly geared to using education and rehabilitation to produce a valuable member of society.
Understanding Juvenile Criminal Cases
Juvenile crimes can be categorized as misdemeanors or felonies. Youthful offenders under the age of 17 are typically handled by the juvenile court. In cases involving violent crimes such as battery, manslaughter, and murder cases, depending upon the age of the accused, the state can move to have the offender tried as an adult. A criminal defense lawyer at our firm is fully experienced in operating in both court systems, which could make all the difference to your child’s future.
If your child has been charged with a crime, contact a Santa Barbara juvenile crime defense lawyer who is ready to take immediate action.
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Navigating the legal system can be complicated. To maximize your chance of securing the best outcome possible, it is essential that you reach out to us without delay. When you hire our firm, we will work quickly to gather every detail, examine every piece of evidence, and build a strong case.
We will not hesitate to go toe-to-toe in trial with an insurance company, corporation, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer. Regardless of the type of situation you are involved in, rest assured that we will do everything we can to protect your rights and help you secure the most favorable result possible.
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