Juvenile Defense

Unfortunately, Florida leads the nation in the number of juveniles incarcerated in adult prisons—and that’s after a 77% drop in the number of kids in prison across the previous 10 years. Florida law provides multiple paths for a juvenile to end up facing charges in adult criminal court. And, when a juvenile is charged and convicted…

Finding out that your child has been arrested is upsetting. Undoubtedly, you’ll have a complicated mix of emotions, ranging from confusion to concern for your child to anger at whatever circumstances led to the arrest. But, it’s never been more important to keep a cool head. What you do next could have a lasting impact…

When your child has been accused of an offense and alleged delinquent, you may be unsure what to do next. The answer is to talk to an experienced juvenile lawyer as soon as possible. Here’s what you need to know about why it’s important not only to consult a lawyer right away, but also to ensure that…

Juvenile criminal proceedings are different from adult criminal court proceedings in many ways. When it comes to constitutional rights, however, juveniles enjoy many, but not all of the same protections that an adult defendant would. As such if your child has been alleged to have committed a crime also known as being alleged delinquent, it’s…

Here in Florida, juvenile delinquency court, the formal name for juvenile criminal court, operates quite differently from that of adult criminal court. These differences are so profound that there are hundreds of pages of court rules specific to the Florida juvenile courts. As such, when you and your child are walking into a juvenile delinquency proceeding, it’s…

The most common juvenile offenses in Florida may surprise you. It’s easy to think of juvenile charges as less serious. Maybe the crimes that spring to mind are things like underage drinking, trespassing, and vandalism. In fact, few juveniles in Florida are arrested for this type of offense. For example, in the 2020-21 fiscal year, 445 of…

Juvenile delinquency proceedings differ significantly from adult criminal court cases in many ways. But, there are also some important similarities. Understanding what’s different and what’s the same will help recognize both the opportunities the juvenile system offers and the pitfalls you may face if your child has been accused of an offense. Key Differences Between…