Child Arrest
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS ARRESTED 1) Contact probation officer and D.A before the juvenile
petition is filed.
2) Convince probation not to request that the petition be
filed.
3) Request minors release.
4) Request that probation informally supervise your child
without a petition filed.
5) Suggest to probation a rehabilitation program to help
your child.
6) Convince the D.A not to file charges.
7) Convince the D.A to file lesser charges.
8) If a petition is filed suggest a D.A. continuance to earn
a dismissal.
9) If a petition is filed litigate the case and fight for a
dismissal.
10) Fight to have your child acquitted of all charges at
trial.II - Positive achievements
You should gather all documented positive achievements by
your child certificate of achievement, certificates, etc.
III - Report Cards.
Bring your child's report card. The better the grades the
better the impression for the court. Probation will ask you
for these documents whether you volunteer them or not.
IV - Reference letters.
Some juvenile judges will want to know whether anyone can
vouch for your child's character. These letters from
teachers, church, employers and neighbors are helpful, and
give a balanced viewpoint of your child.
V - Your child should not discuss the facts of case with
probation nor police.
Inform your child not to make any statements until attorney
has been consulted with. Any statement made by your child to
either probation or police can be used against your child in
the juvenile court proceeding.
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