What could possibly happen to a minor that committed burglary on his first offense?
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What could possibly happen to a minor that committed burglary on his first offense?
Well my boyfriend is currently in a juvenile detention center. He was arrested 2 days ago for burglary but was not caught inside the house and didn’t have possession of anything (others with him did). This is his first time ever getting arrested and remember that he is a minor. What could be the possible outcomes?
Asked on February 17, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your boyfriend is a minor and the offense charged against him is the first time he has been charged with a crime, the worst case scenario is that he will be convicted of a felony (burglary) and sentenced to juvenile detention for a period ranging from 1 to 2 years, or up to the time he is 18 years of age (an adult). He may also be fined as well.
I suggest that he consult with a criminal defense attorney to represent him and to possibly minimize any sentence he might receive for being convicted of the crime of burlary.
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