No Longer a Small Problem |
Juvenile crimes are all illegal acts committed by a minor (person below the legal age of 18). In the past, juvenile crimes were greatly overlooked and thought of as part of the "growing" experience. Today, juveniles committing crimes face serious, life altering legal consequences. Juvenile crimes are no longer considered small problems.
Understanding the Penalties |
In most juvenile crime cases, the court's and the prosecutor's primary focus remains on rehabilitating the minor instead of punishing him/her. Unlike adults, it is believed that juveniles will change their behavior if intervention and rehabilitation options are available to them early on. Increasingly, prosecutors are charging juveniles who are accused of more severe crimes as adults using a procedure called direct filing. Once a juvenile has been direct filed, the case will progress the same as an adult case.
A convicted juvenile offender faces various legal penalties, which may include: incarceration, court-ordered counseling, probation, community service, and monetary fines. In cases where the minor is unresponsive to the authority and instructions of his/her parents, the minor may be removed from his/her home and placed in foster care or a juvenile detention facility. This can lead to further trauma for the parents and the minor involved.
A convicted juvenile offender faces various legal penalties, which may include: incarceration, court-ordered counseling, probation, community service, and monetary fines. In cases where the minor is unresponsive to the authority and instructions of his/her parents, the minor may be removed from his/her home and placed in foster care or a juvenile detention facility. This can lead to further trauma for the parents and the minor involved.
Seek Legal Counsel Immediately |
Juvenile crime charges should never be taken lightly. Even though a minor committed the crime, he/she will be subject to severe legal penalties if convicted. The first thing you should do if your child is dealing with juvenile crime charges is hire a skilled Florida juvenile defense attorney. An attorney can advise the minor of their rights, negotiate charges, and prevent the minor from being charged as an adult. Most importantly, an attorney can makes sure that the minor has a second chance at life.
Contact the Jacksonville juvenile defense attorneys at Reinhold Law Firm. We will sit down together and advise you of your child's rights and provide reliable counsel throughout the legal process.
Contact the Jacksonville juvenile defense attorneys at Reinhold Law Firm. We will sit down together and advise you of your child's rights and provide reliable counsel throughout the legal process.
