Archive for Transfer to Adult Court

Trying Juveniles As Adults In Southern California

Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer

A recent article indicates that states are reconsidering the practice of trying juveniles in adult court.  The article, published by the highly-regarded Pew Center for the States is entitled, “States Have Second Thoughts About Juveniles in Adult Court.”  Apparently, states…

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NYT Editorial On Juvenile Justice Too Idealistic

Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer

Sunday’s New York Times ran an editorial entitled, “Some Good News From California’s Justice System.” It praises Governor Brown’s plan to close state-run facilities operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice and transfer juveniles to county-based facilities. The editorial does a…

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Will My Child Be In Juvenile Court or Adult Court?

Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer

There are many factors that determine whether or not a case is heard in adult court or heard in juvenile court. This article discusses those factors and the process for determining whether a child is treated as a juvenile or an adult.

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