Juvenile Offenses Lawyer: Union County
When your child's future is at stake, call an experienced attorney.
If your minor child is charged with a crime, he or she will have a lawyer. The court presumes the minor is indigent and will appoint an attorney. As a concerned parent, you may decide that it would be better to retain a juvenile defense lawyer with extensive juvenile court experience. Contact the Caldwell Helder Helms & Robison law firm in Monroe, North Carolina.
Don't let a lapse of judgment jeopardize your child's future. Children make childish decisions and they deserve appropriate ramifications for their actions. But they don't deserve to have their future foreclosed upon by the court system.
Call (704) 289-4577 or e-mail us for an appointment
Put our experience to work for you.
Three of our lawyers are former assistant district attorneys. We know Union County law enforcement and the juvenile and criminal court systems well. We offer free initial consultations in criminal cases.
Juvenile court differs significantly from criminal court. All juvenile trials are bench trials — that is, they are tried by a judge with no jury. The minor is entitled to a probable cause hearing. There will be a case evaluation and a sentencing scheme that can vary widely depending on the seriousness of the offense, any previous record, mitigating circumstances and even the child's support network. An experienced juvenile defense lawyer can be invaluable in this process.
An experienced lawyer understands the available options. Sentencing in juvenile court can vary widely depending on many different factors. Restitution, community service, counseling, drug treatment, time in a juvenile facility, probation — the list goes on. What is the right resolution for your child's case? Our law firm will work with the court to determine what would be best for your child.
Juvenile offenses are often less serious than adult crimes. Minors can be charged with any crime, up to and including murder, but most are less serious:
- Drug possession
- Shoplifting, petty theft
- Vandalism
- Underage drinking
Anyone under age 18 is considered a minor, but at age 16, they are usually charged as adults. Do not take chances with your child's future. Make sure they have appropriate consequences and representation.
When you need an attorney in Union County, you can trust the experience and long tradition of service at the Caldwell Helder Helms & Robison law firm. Contact us for a consultation.
