Teen takeovers may look like a viral trend, but in California they can quickly become criminal cases.
If a crowd refuses to disperse, fights, damages property, throws fireworks, blocks emergency access, steals, or assaults someone, young people may face charges such as disturbing the peace, trespassing, vandalism, theft, battery, resisting arrest, robbery, or arson.
For minors, juvenile court can still mean probation, restitution, community service, court-ordered programs, and consequences that affect school, employment, and future opportunities.
One night. One crowd. One bad decision. The consequences can last long after the video stops trending.
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