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YOUNG OFFENDERS

YOUNG OFFENDERS

Young Offenders refer to those between the ages of 12 and 18. Juvenile convictions typically do not lead to criminal inadmissibility, yet the unique circumstances of each case will allow for determining whether there is a potential for inadmissibility. The youth criminal justice Act governs the application of correctional and criminal law at the time of committing the offence (Section 2 of the YCJA).

Do not let legal problems make life’s precious moments pass by. Mandeep Saggi of Saggi Law Firm will handle your legal issues. Toronto’s youngest accused defendants may have the most to lose.

Sentencing  for young offenders

The courts tend to approach sentencing with a motivation to rehabilitate young offenders as they move forward into society as eventual adults. Judges consider the least restrictive possible youth sentences and by law must consider all other reasonable sanctioning options:

  • A stern, cautionary reprimand from the presiding judge
  • Absolute or conditional discharge from the youth’s record, taking 1-3 years respectively
  • Probation
  • Fine not to exceed $1,000
  • Restitution for damages
  • Deferred custody, which is basically a juvenile house arrest
  • Open custody
  • Secure custody

Youth records often become erased or sealed and inaccessible upon the age of 18, but exceptions can be made under some serious circumstances.

If you’re the parent/guardian of an accused offender under the age of 18, don’t navigate the system alone. Experienced, knowledgeable attorney such as Mandeep Saggi of Saggi Law Firm can take in the facts of your case and ensure that the court treats an offender with the opportunity to reform with the consideration that the law dictates.

A youthful indiscretion doesn’t have to haunt a young offender for a lifetime. It can be a turning point. Redemption awaits. By law, the courts owe youthful defendants at least the opportunity to change. Mandeep S. Saggi’s motivation is to protect their rights to fair proceedings.

Everyone is innocent until proven guilty.