Tag Archives: juvenile court

ARRESTED BOY, 14, ADMITS TO VANDALISM, FIRES (Sam Spital)

COMMENTARY BY ATTORNEY SAM SPITAL, SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER: “On February 6, 2013, the UT San Diego electronic edition reported that a teenager was arrested for arson and vandalism of a Day-Care Center, causing about $70,000 in damages. The suspect was shortly thereafter booked into Juvenile Hall. The reporter did not reveal whether she … Read More

Boy, 15, charged with murder in Vista stabbing (Sam Spital)

COMMENTARY BY SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL ATTORNEY SAM SPITAL: “It is a sad commentary in today’s society that so many individuals’ lives will be adversely impacted by a 15 year old boy who otherwise could have used his youth as an opportunity to grow to be a productive adult and realize the happiness found in achieving … Read More

Articles: Delinquency

LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL November 02, 2004 ROLE OF DELINQUENCY ATTORNEY WILL EXPAND By Blair Clarkson Daily Journal Staff Writer ——————————————- LOS ANGELES – The juvenile-delinquency court has been called everything from a revolving door to the unwanted stepchild of the justice system. Critics lament a sloppy system that strands minors in youth camps for … Read More