by Brandon Legal Group | Oct 18, 2017 | Juvenile Law
Yes. Juvenile court records should be kept separate and apart from other court records. Accessibility is limited to the child, his or her attorney and parents, DCF, law enforcement, some school personnel, and some correctional staff. They should never be accessible to...
by Brandon Legal Group | Sep 28, 2017 | Juvenile Law
You may have liability for delinquent acts committed by your child. Florida law allows the juvenile court to order you to pay restitution to the victim of up to $2,500 for each criminal episode in which your child is involved. In these cases, your liability is limited...
by Brandon Legal Group | Sep 22, 2017 | Juvenile Law
If your child pleads guilty or is found guilty, the judge will go on to the dispositional phase of the delinquency to determine what should be done for your child. At the disposition hearing the court is required to consider a report prepared by DCF which contains...
by Brandon Legal Group | Sep 6, 2017 | Criminal Law Articles & Blogs, Juvenile Law
What does “treatment plan” mean? Under Florida law children with a delinquency petition filed against them may be able to participate in a diversion program. The child agrees to follow certain conditions and gives up the right to a speedy trial. In return, the...
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...
