When a minor (child under 18 years of age) is charged with a crime in juvenile court, the life-long consequences can be devastating. Whether your child is charged with petty theft or a more serious charge, the juvenile justice system can be both confusing, time-consuming and simply unfair. YOU and your child need to understand the juvenile justice system PRIOR to going to court. Not hiring an attorney before a juvenile detention hearing may be the difference between your child being incarcerated or your child going home with you.
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