Defending Young People in Juvenile Court in the Bay Area and Oakland
Kids make mistakes. After committing a crime, a minor should be properly reprimanded. However, a minor does not deserve the severe punishment that often results. A lawyer will work toward lessening a punishment and can search for ways to get the case dismissed.
Has your son or daughter has been arrested for a felony, misdemeanor or probation violation? Contact the Law Office of Thomas McKenna. Our firm has helped thousands of families throughout Oakland and the Bay Area get through criminal accusations.
Call 925.933.7500 during business hours or 925.407.5359 after hours.
Types of Juvenile Crimes
The Law Office of Thomas F. McKenna advises families and represents young people who face the following charges in juvenile court:
- Tagging or other vandalism
- Auto theft
- Burglary and shoplifting
- Disorderly conduct
- Traffic violations — including speeding, racing or DUI/drunk driving
- Underage drinking
- Drug crimes — involving possession or distribution of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines (meth), and other drugs
- Weapons offenses
- Assault
Our first objective is to work with the prosecution, probation office, and other community service resources to identify the counseling or treatment program that will best address the juvenile's behavioral or substance abuse problems. We can usually present the court with a proposal for intervention, supervision and reinforcement that your family and the prosecution can both support.
DUI/Drunk Driving Charges
A juvenile convicted of drunk driving can lose his or her license for one year. Many local courts will punish a juvenile more than they would an adult in a DUI case. What's worse, juveniles 18 or older may be tried in adult court, which can yield more severe penalties.
Attorney Tom McKenna has significant experience defending both juveniles and those accused of DUI/DWI. If you been charged with drunk driving, please visit the following pages for additional information:
- DUI defense
- Felony DUI
- Multiple DUI
- DUI with injury
- Breath/blood-alcohol tests
- License suspension and DMV hearings
- DMV hearings vs. court cases
Serious Juvenile Crimes — Violence and Sexual Assault
In very serious, a young defendant faces the prospect of trial as an adult. In these cases, Mr. McKenna will vigorously fight to protect his clients and keep the case in juvenile court.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
Every juvenile crime case on its own facts, and we develop our defense strategies with the unique circumstances of each young person and family in mind. Contact Tom McKenna at our Walnut Creek office by calling 925.933.7500 during business hours or 925.407.5359 after hours.
