If your child has been involved in a juvenile criminal matter, it’s easy to spend your time wondering about what you could have done differently as a parent to keep your child away from the justice system. Your time is better spent, though, supporting your child by getting professional legal advice from an experienced attorney who specializes in defending minors in juvenile proceedings. Allow us to focus on the case for you – we will provide the best possible defense for your child’s case and ensure the best possible outcome for his or her future.

Prevent Your Child from Being Prosecuted as an Adult

Juveniles (minors under the age of eighteen years of age) can be prosecuted for the same crimes for which adults can be prosecuted. Although the goal of the juvenile justice system is to rehabilitate youthful offenders, most often, probation officers, police and prosecutors are as aggressive in their prosecution of juveniles as they are of adults.

Some important differences do exist between the adult and juvenile justice system. First, minors may not be entitled to a jury of their peers. Second, a minor can be eligible for informal probation, which may mean that if he or she complies with a probation officer’s plan of supervision, the charges will be dismissed after the probationary period. Third, most parents are completely unaware that they can be held liable for monetary losses caused by crimes committed by their sons or daughters.

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Why Should You Choose Martin Law Offices, PLLC?

These are just a few of the reasons you will need to hire a skilled criminal defense attorney to defend your son or daughter. If your child is charged with a juvenile crime, contact our office today for a free consultation. Martin Law Offices, PLLC can help your family get back to life.  Call 612-381-0303 today.