Scottsdale Juvenile Crime Attorney

Has your child been charged with a Juvenile Crime?

Under the law, a juvenile crime, also called a delinquent act, is treated differently than the same crime committed by an adult. The thrust in juvenile court is toward rehabilitation rather than punishment.  There are a variety of alternative sentencing options for young people who are convicted of criminal offenses, including DUI, petty theft and others.  It preferable for a young person accused of a criminal offense to be tried as a juvenile rather than an adult.  If your child has been charged with a crime, whether a misdemeanor or a felony, you need a Scottsdale criminal defense lawyer who will aggressively seek to have the case heard in juvenile court.  The legal team at the Knowles Law Firm is dedicated to fighting to avoid any criminal charges being tried in adult court.  Whether the charge is a minor offense or a serious felony, acting quickly to protect the young person is an urgent matter.

Juvenile Crime Defense Lawyer in Scottsdale

Juvenile most commonly indicates a person under the age of 18.  Under the age of 14 children are routinely dealt with as juveniles.  Nevertheless, with very serious criminal charges, a young person older than 14 charged with a violent crime is often tried as an adult.  The prosecutor in the case may push hard to have the case turned over to the adult criminal justice system and this must be aggressively fought by your attorney.  Protecting the future prospects of young people is of utmost importance to the legal team at the firm.  Being tried as an adult has much more serious repercussions and can result in destroying the future of the young person.  Prospective employers and college admittance boards can access such records in doing background checks.  A blot on the young person's record such as a criminal conviction may close the door on an employment opportunity or acceptance into a particular school.

 In 2007 a new law came into effect which granted juvenile offenders over the age of 14 more opportunities to have their cases heard in juvenile court.  The criminal defense team at the firm aggressively utilizes all of the challenges available to have the case remain with the juvenile court.  The rehabilitative treatment of a child by the juvenile court is preferable to the harsher penalties of an adult court.  Contact the Knowles Law Firm for a free consultation with an experienced juvenile crime attorney who is determined to protect your child's rights and future.

Contact a Scottsdale Juvenile Crime Defense Attorney at the Knowles Law Firm if your child has been charged with a juvenile crime.