Juvenile Assault and Battery Charges are Extremely Serious and You Need a Skilled Criminal Lawyer Defending Your Children
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The juvenile court system considers assault charges extremely serious. Statistically, convicted juvenile assault offenders are likely to repeat the violent offense in the future. Therefore, the state strives to prevent this from happening by conservatively prosecuting young offenders. Juvenile assault is commonly defined as the “the unlawful attempt by a minor to violently injure another person.” Violent threats can also be considered assault. Common examples of juvenile assault include: school fights, domestic disputes, sporting event altercations, fighting at parties, etc. Because of the juvenile court’s strict stance it is imperative to have a juvenile assault and battery attorney defending your children.
Juvenile assault can be "aggravated" (making the charges more serious) by additional factors, such as the use of a weapon; this will likely lead to a more severe punishment. Whether an assault charge is considered a misdemeanor or felony depends on the degree of injury to the victim, the seriousness of a verbal threat, the aggressiveness of the prosecutor, and the criminal history of the accused. A skilled juvenile assault attorney should be able to minimize these charges by representing the facts of the case in a beneficial light. A juvenile assault or juvenile battery conviction can result in strong penalties such as up to a year in a juvenile detention facility for a misdemeanor assault, and a minimum of one year imprisonment in a state institution for felony assault. Both carry the stigma of a criminal record. Moreover, a juvenile assault or juvenile battery conviction could result in any of the following in addition to jail/prison time: heavy fines, treatment programs, house arrest, probation, community service and graffiti cleanup amongst other penalties.
If you or someone you know is facing juvenile assault or juvenile battery accusations or charges, it is important that you contact a juvenile assault attorney or juvenile battery attorney as soon as possible. Our juvenile lawyers have a proven track record of great outcomes for cases of this nature. We are often able to prevent charges from being filed or have the charges dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense. Our job is to persuade the court that you pose no danger to your society and that you deserve your freedom. We don’t believe that one mistake should ruin your child’s future. Children get into arguments and physical altercations on a regular basis and we believe there are other alternatives that are geared towards rehabilitation as opposed to punishment. That is the reason our juvenile attorneys fight for counseling and therapy instead of time in state facilities or youth authorities.
Individuals accused of juvenile assault or juvenile battery are often unable to have their side of the story heard. Authorities usually have little time on the scene, gather little evidence, and do not interview all relevant witnesses. They can also make false judgments about the scenario based solely on the alleged victim’s statements. There are many things that need to be considered: were any of the individuals involved drinking or using drugs? Did the “victim” provoke the attack? Is this a case of self defense? These are very important issues that many other firms’ juvenile assault attorneys will ignore. It’s very important that you retain a juvenile battery lawyer who knows how to win your case, using every possible piece of evidence and testimony to its fullest potential.
Our skilled juvenile battery lawyers will listen to you and your story. We strive to build our cases around your main concerns. When a juvenile attorney is on your side, the court can now also hear your side of the story. In all likelihood, there has been no thorough investigation into the facts of the case – our assault attorneys are here to ensure that you are properly defended, bringing to light anything that can help in mounting your juvenile defense.
If you have been ACCUSED of JUVENILE ASSAULT, but have NOT YET BEEN CHARGED, CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY. Time is of the essence in your situation. If you are merely being investigated at this time, we now have the opportunity to avoid ANY charges from being filed against you. Retaining one of our seasoned juvenile assault lawyers is crucial and necessary to create a buffer between you and the police. It is important that we speak for you to prevent your incriminating yourself during this pre-file investigative stage.
If you are wondering whether or not it is necessary to hire a criminal defense lawyer, just ask yourself how much you care about your future, or for that of the accused. Obtaining a criminal record will damage your likelihood for acceptance to schools, scholarships, and being hired for a job, not to mention the stigma of having a criminal record. It is important during the young years of one’s life to prepare for adult-hood on the right foot. Our juvenile assault attorneys are here to ensure that you are able to do so, blemish free. Our criminal defense lawyers have shown incredible success in their case histories. Call our firm now for a free consultation to determine what we can do to help you. We are available day and night and on weekends, so don’t hesitate to call now.
If you want the best in knowledgeable legal representation & a criminal law firm that will treat your case with consideration and concern, please contact us 24/7 at (888) 855-2447 for a FREE confidential consultation.
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