Boca Raton Juvenile Defense Lawyers

When a juvenile is charged with a crime like robbery, car-jacking, assault, drug or weapons possession, or other serious offenses, parents may be unsure of how to handle the situation or where to turn for help. If your child is facing serious criminal charges, it is important to have an experienced juvenile defense attorney on your side to help explain the process of defending your loved one.

The Boca Raton juvenile defense lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. are here to help you in your time of need. We have extensive experience dealing with juvenile cases and understand the important differences between adult and juvenile court. Contact us at 561-353-2800 to discuss your case today.

Juvenile Crimes

Persons under the age of 18 may be tried in juvenile court for:

• Assault and Battery
• Weapons charges
• Robbery
• Theft
• Car-jacking
• Drug possession or the sale of illegal drugs
• Alcohol charges like minor-in-possession, DWI, DUI

While juveniles may be arrested for the same type of crimes as adult offenders, the process of trying a minor is often very different from the process of trying an adult. As such, you need an attorney experienced in dealing with juvenile defense if you or a loved one has been charged with a crime as a juvenile.

Juvenile Trials and Process

Juvenile offenses usually differ from adult offenses in that:

• Juvenile court typically focuses on rehabilitation for the offender, not punishment and deterrence
• Offenders may be sentenced to juvenile detention centers or may be sent to an alternative program for rehabilitation and education
• Trials for underage offenders typically do not allow trials by jury or bail to be set for the defendant

Contact Us

If someone you love has been charged with a crime as a juvenile, you need experienced legal help to defend his or her rights and freedom. Contact the Boca Raton juvenile defense lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800 to discuss the specifics of the case.