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When a physical altercations or conflict involves a minor, the immediate aftermath can be confusing and high-stakes for North San Diego County families.
When a minor faces criminal allegations in North San Diego County, the central legal battle often centers on whether the case stays in the juvenile delinqu
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Navigating the juvenile justice system when your teenager gets into a fight at school or a party can feel overwhelming for any parent.
In California, a minor caught with cocaine, meth or someone else's Adderall faces a misdemeanor on a first offense, while marijuana is an infraction.
Juvenile drug cases are typically sealed and not asked about in college admissions, but charges after 18 can surface in private background databases.
Early diversion at the police or DA level, before a petition is filed, can keep a teen drug arrest off the record and out of court monitoring.
A juvenile DUI misdemeanor is sealed after the case ends, but for 18 to 20 year olds it shows up on background checks, though expungement can help.
Attorney Rick Sterger explains that FAFSA no longer asks about convictions, but campus housing, codes of conduct, and athletic recruiting can expose a DUI.
Under California's zero tolerance rule, a driver under 21 with any alcohol faces a 12-month DMV suspension, and you have 10 days to request a hearing.