Bay Area Juvenile Strikes Attorney
Juvenile crimes are not discounted in California's three-strikes law. While an offense must be a violent or serious felony, the severity of the third strike can have devastating and lifelong consequences. The legal team at the Law Offices of Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman is composed of attorneys who once served as criminal prosecutors. We know firsthand what is at stake. We know the tactics used by district attorneys to secure convictions and strikes against juveniles.
Our law firm has won numerous awards, including being named Criminal Defense Firm of the Year by San Jose Magazine. Attorney Pat Valencia is also an award-winning attorney in the area of juvenile criminal defense.
Juvenile adjudication, listed in California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 707(b), must constitute a violent felony or serious felony to count as a strike committed by an individual at least 16 years old. Those include assault, murder, arson, rape, robbery, kidnapping and other serious crimes. In addition, three conditions must be met:
The selection of a criminal defense lawyer is paramount when a juvenile's future is at risk. In addition to our experience on both sides of the courtroom, we enjoy a track record of success in seeking justice on behalf of our clients, regardless of their age. Our attorneys have vast resources to build a strong defense while maintaining high standards of ethics. Being prosecutors has given us a firsthand look into the catastrophic impact that the three-strikes law can have on a juvenile and his or her family.
Free Consultation With a San Jose Juvenile Strikes Attorney
When you need the help of a California criminal defense attorney, call our law firm at 877-7NO-JAIL or send us an e-mail. We offer payment plans, credit card payments and evening or weekend consultations. Se habla español.
