Experienced Juvenile Crimes Defense in New Jersey
Juvenile court is a fairly specialized part of our criminal justice system. Juveniles can be charged with crimes that are just as severe as adult offenders, but the sentencing guidelines are different.
Depending on the charges, the sentence can range from community service to years of confinement in juvenile hall. In some cases, the juveniles are removed from their families and placed in foster care.
Keep this one youthful indiscretion from derailing a minor's entire future. Find an experienced lawyer to help you fight these charges.
The attorneys at Flynn & Associates, P.C., have extensive experience working in juvenile court. To schedule an appointment, call 800-604-8039 or contact us online today.
At Flynn & Associates, P.C., our lawyers can defend juveniles against charges for any juvenile crime, including:
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Theft and Shoplifting
- Delinquency
- Vandalism
- Property Damage
At Age 18, a Juvenile's Criminal Record Becomes "Sealed"
When a convicted juvenile offender turns 18, he or she will never again be legally affected by the juvenile crime. Even the harshest juvenile sentences will come to an end on the child's 18th birthday. And on that day, the child's police record becomes "sealed."
When the record is "sealed," it means that prosecutors can't use it with regard to any future charges, and police can't use it for their own investigations. In fact, no one can even look at it for any reason, whatsoever.
The Long-Term Impact of Juvenile Convictions
Being convicted in juvenile court may seriously affect an adolescent's development. First, being labeled as "guilty" or as a "criminal" by the State can have a profound impact on a child's self image. Second, if peers and teachers at school find out, the child may be stigmatized and ostracized.
If he or she is sentenced to juvenile hall, then many sensitive, impressionable years will be spent in the sole company of other juvenile defenders. This, too, can have a strong effect on the child's psyche.
Make sure you hire a lawyer who has the time, experience and skill it takes to provide the effective defense your child needs. For an appointment, call 800-604-8039 or contact us online today.
