Riverside Police Arrest Taggers in High School
Riverside police officials arrested two juveniles who reportedly tagged Norte Visa High School October 15, 2008. According to this news report, school security officers told police that they spotted a group of taggers who ran away when they realized they had been seen. Police officials said they apprehended two of the juveniles who were positively identified by security. They were released to their parents pending juvenile petitions. Damages were estimated at $2,000 to $3,000, the report stated.
Tagging is one of the most common juvenile crimes in Riverside. It is not among the more serious crimes, but it can still have severe consequences especially if the juveniles have a prior record, are affiliated with gangs or if the damages from the tagging are high.
However, under California juvenile law, except in rare instances, juveniles are not entitled to a jury trial. In most juvenile cases, it is a judge who hears the evidence and decides whether the individual is guilty or not guilty. If your son or daughter has been accused of any crime in Riverside County – be it tagging, graffiti, theft or a violent crime – you need the counsel and guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable Riverside juvenile crime defense attorney. You need a lawyer who has the skill, experience and confidence to challenge the judge – especially if the judge shows bias against your child or does not understand some important evidence issues or substantive law in the case during trial.
Riverside juvenile defense lawyer Stephen R. Brodsky has more than two decades of experience defending young people and helping them get that important second chance in life. Our attorneys have the skill and sensitivity it takes to handle these cases. Call us today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
