Children will be children. They tend to think they are invincible and that nothing can hurt them. However, the state of New York does not feel the same way, especially in regards to a minor driving while intoxicated. If you or your child needs help preparing for an upcoming case, please read on, then contact […]
Read MoreWhen someone is between the ages of 7 and 16 and they are charged with a crime, their case will most likely be handled in family court, as opposed to criminal or municipal court. That being said, juvenile crimes can still result in serious consequences, which is why if you are the parent of a […]
Read MoreIf you are over the age of 7 and under the age of 16 and are being charged with a crime, then your case will be handled in family court instead of criminal or municipal court. While juveniles are often treated with a bit more leniency than people over the age of 16, juvenile crimes […]
Read MoreChildren who are between the ages of 7 and 16 are considered juveniles in the eyes of New York State. When a juvenile commits a crime, they will have to go through a legal process in order to determine the punishment they should face. However, the process for juvenileĀ crimes is much different than when an […]
Read MoreOne of the biggest fears many parents have is what will happen if their child under the age of 18 years old is arrested. In New York, juvenile crimes are taken very seriously and are handled with care. The courtsĀ understandĀ that juveniles make mistakes and still have a lot of life left ahead of them. They […]
Read MoreNew York is one of only two states in the country that holds the age of adult criminal responsibility at 16 years old. Ā This means that all 16 and 17-year-old criminal offenders are prosecuted in adult criminal court instead of in a juvenile setting. The only other state to have this provision in place is […]
Read MoreWhen a juvenile is convicted of a crime at age 16 or 17, it can have a serious impact on the rest of their life. A conviction at such a young age can harm any chance of finding the success they want as an adult, even if they have had a clean record since. Governor […]
Read MoreMany parents are faced with the worst type of scenario when the police call and advise you that they want to speak with your minor son or daughter. It’s very important that the parents contact an attorney immediately because the police are under no obligation to tell you what they’re investigating, why they are investigating, […]
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