Finding a New Jersey Juvenile Offender Defense Lawyer
Every child in New Jersey has the right to an effective attorney to represent him or herself in a criminal case. This right extends to not having to answer any questions or make any statements without a lawyer present including and especially to police during the arrest and detention phase of the case.
Depending on the individual case a juvenile may spend a lifetime behind bars or at the very least have a criminal record that can affect their lives forever. An effective New Jersey juvenile violent crime defense attorney will stop at nothing to have the crimes thrown out, lessened, or have the punishments decreased. Commitment to your case should be one aspect that your lawyer has. They should start working on your case immediately and begin contacting the prosecutor, the probation officer, and any other involved party to try and stop the process before it even begins.
Any law firm you choose to represent you or your child should have significant experience in the field of juvenile law. Because your child does not have the right to a jury trial and must present their case before a single judge it is important to have a thoroughly investigated case. In addition, you may ask to have a different judge hear your case than the one that is scheduled to do so. An experienced New Jersey juvenile offender attorney will be able to fight for your child in order to have the best defense possible.
Because each case is different no law firm should promise incredible results. Your law firm should have a list of references that you can contact who can vouch for their abilities. If your child has been arrested or detained by the police in New Jersey please contact our office as soon as possible. The faster we can begin working on your case for you the easier it will be to mount an effective defense.
Lependorf & Silverstein have years of experience handling New Jersey juvenile crimes cases. We look forward to working for you.
If you or a loved one has been accused of juvenile crimes in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.