What is 625 wic?
625. A peace officer may, without a warrant, take into temporary custody a minor: (a) Who is under the age of 18 years when such officer has reasonable cause for believing that such minor is a person described in Section 601 or 602, or.
Which WIC section details the procedures an officer must follow in advising a minor of his/her rights?
625.6. (a) Prior to a custodial interrogation, and before the waiver of any Miranda rights, a youth 17 years of age or younger shall consult with legal counsel in person, by telephone, or by video conference.
What is a 779 motion?
The DJJ Unit attorney can file 779 motions in the sentencing court arguing for the removal of clients from DJJ due to lack of rehabilitation services or in the alternative, request that the Court order DJJ to provide services if DJJ is failing to provide adequate rehabilitation programs or services.
What is a Welfare and Institutions violation?
California Welfare & Institutions Code 10980 WIC prohibits welfare fraud, which occurs when people make false statements to receive benefits they are not eligible for. Welfare fraud can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts of the case and the amount of benefits the defendant wrongly received.
Can police question you after you ask for a lawyer?
Being questioned without legal advice Once you’ve asked for legal advice, the police can’t question you until you’ve got it – with some exceptions. The police can make you wait for legal advice in serious cases, but only if a senior officer agrees.
What is a WIC 300 hold?
Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) describes the various circumstances. under which petitions can be filed in Juvenile Court when CWS has sufficient evidence that. a child has been, or is at risk of, abuse or neglect.
How does a juvenile get sent to DJF?
Since 2012, a youth may only be sent to a DJJ correctional facility if he or she has been made a ward of the court and: the most recent offense found true or admitted is listed in WIC 707(b), OR. the most recent offense is a sex offense specified in Penal Code section 290.008(c).
What is a 602 Ward?
Welfare and Institutions Code 602 WIC is the California statute that defines the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. The juvenile court hears delinquency cases involving children ages 12 to 17. Juvie Court also has jurisdiction over some children under 12.