by Brandon Legal Group | Sep 1, 2017 | Criminal Law Articles & Blogs, Juvenile Law
Does my juvenile child have a right to a trial in criminal proceedings? This again depends as there isn’t a constitutional right to be tried as a child due to age. A child can demand to be tried as an adult or could be transferred for prosecution as an adult in some...
by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 29, 2017 | Juvenile Law
Many ask us “if delinquency proceedings have been filed, is it time for a criminal attorney?” You and your child will have to discuss this to come up with an answer. It is always advisable to have a lawyer assist your child when accused of criminal acts. Keep in mind...
by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 18, 2017 | Criminal Law Articles & Blogs, Juvenile Law
The answer to the question “Does a Juvenile have a right to an attorney?” is yes. Florida law gives a child the right to have a lawyer represent them throughout all proceedings in juvenile court. If you are deemed by the judge to be in a financial position to afford a...
by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 16, 2017 | Juvenile Law
Does the juvenile court only deal with law violations by children? With the exception of felony traffic offenses, the juvenile court does not deal with cases where your child breaks the law while operating a vehicle. The charges will be dealt with in the court that...
by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 9, 2017 | Juvenile Law
No, all law violations by children are not handled in juvenile court. If your child commits a violation of law pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle, other than a felony traffic offense, the charges will be referred to the same court that handles traffic and...
by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 2, 2017 | Criminal Law Articles & Blogs, Juvenile Law
If the police charge your child with a criminal offence, what procedures follow? If the police charge your child, the following is the typical process. Information concerning the charges will be furnished to the DCF and to the state attorney for review. A counselor...
