Jacksonville Juvenile Crimes Attorneys

Criminal Defense Firm for Juvenile Crimes in and around Jacksonville, Florida

If you are facing criminal charges related to juvenile crimes or if you are the parent of a juvenile who has been arrested or charged in the Jacksonville area, you need capable legal representation. A Jacksonville juvenile crimes attorney at our firm can provide skilled and knowledgeable representation for any juvenile crime, such as delinquency, fighting, burglary, grand theft, petit theft, destruction of private property, drug charges including possession, sale, delivery, manufacture, or trafficking, and any other criminal offense. We urge you to contact our firm to schedule a confidential consultation about your situation as soon as possible.

Juvenile Crimes

Florida juvenile criminal cases are quite often handled in the Juvenile Justice system where a judge will decide the outcome. This system differs from the criminal justice system applied to adults in that rehabilitation is the operating basis rather than punishment of the juvenile. Serious consequences, however, may still result for both the juvenile and his or her parents as a result of the legal process, making competent legal guidance a must. A Jacksonville juvenile crimes lawyer from The Williston Firm can guide you through each step of the juvenile justice procedure, acting as a legal advocate for your child's rights and interests.

After a juvenile is arrested, he or she will either be released to parents or held in a juvenile detention center for up to 21 days. If enough evidence exists against the juvenile, then he or she will be arraigned where the charges will be read and a plea will be entered. It is important that you have a Jacksonville juvenile crimes attorney from our firm working on the case at this point as a trial will most likely occur within a month. First-time offenders may be allowed to participate in a program which, if successfully completed, will result in the charges being dropped. Such programs may include community service, restitution, counseling, and other requirements.  

At the trial, a judge will decide the verdict. Penalties may include probation, juvenile detention programs, or juvenile prison sentences lasting from 18 to 36 months.