Juvenile Delinquency Cases under WIC 602 in Riverside can generally be thought of as crimes by a minor. These are types of conduct that are deemed illegal under the California Penal Code. Because of the age of the person who allegedly did the crime, these cases come to Riverside Juvenile Court after the Riverside County District Attorney files a petition alleging that the minor falls under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 602. If the petition is found to be true, the minor will then become a ward of the court. Penalties can include out of home placement, placement in juvenile hall or juvenile camp. More serious crimes by a child under the age of 18 can be tried as adults pursuant to WIC 707.

Juvenile Dependency Cases under WIC 300 can generally be thought of as a situation where the minor has done no wrong but the minor falls under the jurisdiction of the court based on the action or inaction of the parents. Common patterns that lead to dependency court include domestic violence, drug or alcohol abuse by one or both parents, and excessive discipline or physical abuse cases. If your child is facing a case out of the Riverside Juvenile Court in Riverside County, it’s in your best interest to have an experienced attorney by your side. You can also search our lawyer’s listing to find the right attorney for you!