What to Do When Your Child is Facing Criminal Charges
Youngsters can be hooligans. We all know this. Whether it’s accidentally dinging the car, staying out past curfew, or stealing a few cookies from the cookie jar, kids of any age know how to get into trouble and do the things they shouldn’t. But when their trouble involves law enforcement, that’s when things can get stressful, for you and your family.
Juvenile crimes are nothing to shake a stick at. They can result in serious consequences and have a negative impact on your child’s future, both professionally and criminally.
There are some key things to know before moving forward. First, every state, including Arizona, has a separate court that deals solely with juvenile crimes, and juvenile issues at large. Depending on the nature of the crime and charges, the prosecutor can elect the court of prosecution. For instance, although criminal speed is a misdemeanor, the prosecutor can …show more content…
An experienced attorney knows how to best fight to protect your child, and help guide your family through this uneasy time. A top-notch legal representative will make sure to keep you abreast of all the serious issues, explaining to you in detail what to expect and the best approach to take. You want an attorney who will treat your child as his/her number one priority, because after all, your child is your number one priority. We know this at the Law Office of Howard A. Snader
Because they are minors, you child’s rights are slightly different than those for adults. If you remember one thing from reading this, please remember that your child should never answer any questions from an employer, teacher, school administrator, security guard or police officer without first consulting counsel. They should never consent to a search without consulting counsel. It will be stressful for them and you, but don’t make the mistake of thinking you can talk your way out of the
Youngsters can be hooligans. We all know this. Whether it’s accidentally dinging the car, staying out past curfew, or stealing a few cookies from the cookie jar, kids of any age know how to get into trouble and do the things they shouldn’t. But when their trouble involves law enforcement, that’s when things can get stressful, for you and your family.
Juvenile crimes are nothing to shake a stick at. They can result in serious consequences and have a negative impact on your child’s future, both professionally and criminally.
There are some key things to know before moving forward. First, every state, including Arizona, has a separate court that deals solely with juvenile crimes, and juvenile issues at large. Depending on the nature of the crime and charges, the prosecutor can elect the court of prosecution. For instance, although criminal speed is a misdemeanor, the prosecutor can …show more content…
An experienced attorney knows how to best fight to protect your child, and help guide your family through this uneasy time. A top-notch legal representative will make sure to keep you abreast of all the serious issues, explaining to you in detail what to expect and the best approach to take. You want an attorney who will treat your child as his/her number one priority, because after all, your child is your number one priority. We know this at the Law Office of Howard A. Snader
Because they are minors, you child’s rights are slightly different than those for adults. If you remember one thing from reading this, please remember that your child should never answer any questions from an employer, teacher, school administrator, security guard or police officer without first consulting counsel. They should never consent to a search without consulting counsel. It will be stressful for them and you, but don’t make the mistake of thinking you can talk your way out of the