New Jersey Juvenile Crimes Defense Lawyers
4365 Route I South
Princeton, New Jersey
New Jersey has one of the highest numbers of juvenile arrests in the country. Persons under the age of 18 are routinely stopped, detained and arrested by the police for a variety of reasons. It is estimated by the state that the number of juveniles arrested for rape, robbery, murder and aggravated assault has risen by a staggering 34% since 1988. The rate of juvenile arrests for drug related offenses has also increased by almost 10% in the last ten years alone. If your child has been arrested or detained by the police please contact our office in Princeton for a free consultation.
Juvenile crimes are very different matters from adult crimes and you should always have legal representation with particular experience in handling juvenile legal matters. Lependorf & Silverstein have been juvenile crimes cases throughout New Jersey for years. Because our office focuses on criminal law and DUI cases only it allows us to concentrate our efforts. In addition, our extensive experience in the New Jersey juvenile court system allows us to represent our clients in a unique and aggressive manner.
A juvenile who has been arrested faces many legal problems if their case is not handled properly. They may be tried as an adult, face restrictions on movement or employment, be given juvenile detention for extended periods of time and more. Shoplifting or robbery, school truancy, underage drinking or drug use, and sexual assault charges can all result in years of legal problems for your child if they are convicted. Some crimes can lead to a lifetime behind bars.
Lependorf & Silverstein have successfully represented clients throughout New Jersey who were charged with juvenile crimes. Our Princeton juvenile offense lawyers will provide you with a thorough investigation to ensure that every step of your case was done in a legal manner. Such elements as police interrogations, suspicion of criminal activity by police, detention and other procedural matters in any criminal case must be meticulously looked at. In many cases the police or others have not followed the law and a child’s case can be thrown out of court before it even starts.
Our New Jersey juvenile crimes lawyers have years of experience handling many different types of cases. From a minor infraction that is settled out of court to full juvenile court trials with expert testimony our attorneys are prepared for any kind of juvenile crimes case. We are one of the few offices in New Jersey offering free, no-obligation legal consultations on any juvenile crimes case.
If your child has been detained by the police or arrested please contact us for a free consultation. Lependorf & Silverstein can begin working on getting your child released and represented immediately for any case throughout New Jersey. Our office prides itself on customer satisfaction, a high success rate, being open about legal fees and costs, and aggressively and professionally representing each and every client to the best of our ability. Please contact us today and receive legal assistance immediately.
If you or a loved one has been accused of a crime or serious traffic violation in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
