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Criminal cases in the juvenile justice system are similar to adult cases in terms of forbidden conduct and acts, although juveniles also have other acts forbidden due to their youthful age and age restriction laws in the USA and Florida for certain actions. Juvenile criminal cases are handled differently than those of adults in the courts of Miami, throughout South Florida, and the United States in general as well. They have separate court rooms, judges, and prosecutors then adults. This is because the criminal courts have long recognized that a juvenile’s mind is still developing and that they are not able to comprehend their actions and understand consequences in the same way that we expect adult’s mature brains to do so, thus the juveniles warrant a unique and distinct approach to how we administer justice for them, and the result is that it is more focused on rehabilitation as the primary goal, whereas the adult system might include rehabilitation as one goal but it would be secondary to a more punishment based approach, as adult statutes require criminal case to have jail time and fines for those convicted as opposed to other rehabilitative alternatives.
We know that young people make mistakes, and the Miami juvenile defense attorney at Wichman Law Firm is prepared to help your child to reach the best possible result in their case and aim to help people navigate the juvenile criminal justice system as effectively as possible so that there is minimal impact on the juvenile, their future, and to mom and dad and the rest of the family or loved ones that look after them. Our team of Miami Dade criminal defense attorneys can help preserve your child’s future and get their life back on track. Call our Miami juvenile crime attorney today at (305) 317-1529 to set up a free and confidential consultation to see how we can help your child and your family with your case in Miami Dade County, or one of the other courthouses in Greater Miami and South Florida.
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Common Juvenile Crimes in Miami, FL
Minors can face charges for a variety of criminal offenses, and include some offenses that are unique to juveniles due to age requirements for possession of certain items, to operate a motor vehicle, to be in certain locations, and to attend school. Some of the more common juvenile crimes that we can assist with in the Miami juvenile courts, include, but are not limited to:
- truancy
- school disciplinary offenses
- runaway
- underage tobacco or alcohol possession / minor in possession (MIP)
- public intoxication (PI)
- minor in consumption (MIC)
- mischief / criminal nuisance
- unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
- loitering
- traffic violations
- sexual assault
- property damage/vandalism
- theft
- shoplifting
- drug offenses
Steer Your Child in the Right Direction With Proper Counsel
Juvenile Crime Attorney Kevin Wichman will vigorously defend your child so that punishment is avoided if they claim innocence, or punishment is mitigated should they admit to the act or be found to have done the act by the judge in court. We look to avoid potential detention in the juvenile detention centers, and actively pursue other alternative sentences such as community service, probation and diversion programs. We also look to give the juvenile counsel that helps to recognize any wrongdoing that they may have done and put a plan in place to help them avoid making the same mistakes in the future so that they do not hinder their ability to gain access to later job opportunities as an adult, schooling, military service, or other goals they may seek as an adult.
Call a Juvenile Crimes Attorney in Miami, Florida
We understand that this is a difficult time, and that helping your child through this situation is something you are longing to do, despite likely being a little exhausted with their antics and finding themselves in trouble. When they face allegations of breaking the law the court process and finding them quality help to prevent them from going to juvenile detention or other consequences can be a real struggle. A juvenile lawyer in Miami can help bring some calm and understanding to your situation and help to mitigate any damage that the juvenile may have done and get them properly back on the right track so that they can again live a productive life and future. Call a juvenile lawyer at Wichman Law Firm at (305) 317-1529 today to speak with someone from our legal team and to set up a consultation to see how we can help with your child’s juvenile criminal case in Miami or the surrounding areas of South Florida.
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