Juvenile Cases

Once upon a time, juvenile crime was treated very lightly.  Those days are over.  From a defense perspective, juvenile cases must be taken as seriously as adult cases for the results could have a crippling effect on the child's future.  Once thought confidential and sealed, juvenile records are becomingly increasingly available to colleges, employers and anyone with an internet connection.

The State Attorney's Office uses its discretion to prosecute some children as adults in Felony Court for the more serious offenses.  Even those children whose cases remain in Juvenile Court are subject to severe consequences including pretrial-detention, high-risk residential commitment, moderate-risk residential commitment, boot camps, probation and driver license suspensions.  A child may even be committed to the custody of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice until he or she is 21 years old.

Don't let a mistake ruin your child's life.  Call (305) 757‑9677 today to schedule a free consultation.

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