Perspective
Jan. 14, 2010
Juvenile Delinquency: The Case for Specialty Training
Sue Burrell of the Youth Law Center explains the serious ramifications of juvenile adjudications and why defense attorneys need targeted training.
By Sue Burrell
Each year, more than 100,000 young people in California face juvenile court delinquency petitions alleging violations of the law - more than in any other state. Most are represented by an attorney - and for good reason. The potential consequences of juvenile court proceedings are serious and far-reaching. A young person found "unfit" by the juvenile court will be prosecuted in criminal court and held to adult criminal penalties, including imprisonment up to...
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