There are several formal ways that juvenile crimes are punished. They are called dispositions rather than rulings or sentences. With California’s agenda for rehabilitating juveniles within the system, you’ll notice that many dispositions will have some sort of probation attached.

A young man living in Los Angeles County unwisely becomes part of a gang. During his time with the gang, he takes part in a robbery of a neighborhood liquor store. He’s caught, tried, and found guilty. After serving a few years of prison time, he is let out and falls back into the same gang. This time he forcibly attempts to steal a car while the owner is driving