Client was facing serious juvenile charges for transportation and possession for sale of controlled substances under Health & Safety Code §§ 11378 and 11379(a), after allegedly being caught at the border with over 32 kilograms of methamphetamine. We prevailed under Welfare & Institutions Code § 654, resulting in dismissal of the petition. No sustained findings, and no criminal record.
The case began when our juvenile client was arrested at a port of entry, accused of knowingly transporting narcotics hidden inside a vehicle. The government filed a formal juvenile petition alleging felony-level offenses, including possession for sale and transportation of methamphetamine. The weight alone exposed the client to lengthy custody and lifetime consequences if the petition had been sustainedH5432 DIAZ, BENITO DOME….
We intervened early and aggressively. After securing discovery, we developed a strategy focused on diversion eligibility. Our office advocated for the client’s acceptance into informal supervision under WIC § 654. After contested proceedings and multiple filings, the court granted our request. The petition was dismissed without adjudication.
Our client avoided a sustained finding on any charge and walked away without a record. In serious juvenile narcotics cases, this is a rare and critical result.
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