Conflicting Emotions
You might be angry with your child, or simply scared. Or you might feel a sense of guilt that your child committed a crime. When your child has been charged with a juvenile crime, whether it's a first offense or a subsequent offense, the emotions are strong and often conflicting. You need an attorney who can help you pursue the best possible outcome for your child.
We can help you defend your child. Serving Eastern Pennsylvania, our firm understands how the law and families intersect in juvenile offenses.
We see the connection between family related problems and juvenile offenses. When a child sees his parents fighting over such things as custody, alimony or property distribution, the child may react by acting out.
We often we see young people commit crimes like:
- theft
- underage drinking
- drug possession
- assault
Your Child Still Has Rights
Most of the time when a child is charged with a minor criminal offense, that child will go through the juvenile court system, which does not involve a jury. This court system assigns a sentence that is more tailored to his or her age. However, when the crime is more serious, the judge has the sole discretion to move the case into the adult court system.
Whether the case is heard in juvenile court or adult court, it is important to remember that your child has rights. Attorney Margeruite Nealon can help protect your child's rights.
A Family Lawyer
The benefits we bring as a family law firm to criminal matters is that we understand families. We understand that decisions during your child's criminal trial can affect the family, both legally and personally.
We represent you from the mind and the heart. Call one of our three Pennsylvania offices or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
