Our Skilled Juvenile Attorneys Are Equipped To Defend Your Child Against Any Vandalism Charges.
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Vandalism is typically defined as the defacing of public or private property, specifically the willful and malicious destruction of property. The property must not be one’s own, and it doesn’t actually have to be destroyed, since defacing or damaging will also be considered as vandalism. Common acts considered to be vandalism include graffiti, keying cars, and smashing mailboxes. Sometimes just possessing items which are considered vandalism tools, like a can of paint, may be enough to elicit a vandalism charge. Juvenile vandalism charges are quite common amongst teenagers.
Vandalism may seem to be fun in the heat of the moment, but the consequences can be severe. Penalties can include fines from a few dollars up to many thousands of dollars, repairing or replacing the damaged property, community service, probation, counseling, expulsion from school, loss of a driver’s license, and, in some cases, a juvenile corrections institution. Vandalism can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the amount of damage. The more severe and costly the damage, the more severe the consequences.
A skilled juvenile attorney can quickly discover the best defenses for your juvenile’s situation. Enlisting our juvenile criminal defense attorneys as soon as you suspect your juvenile may be charged means that your juvenile’s case will be in the best hands possible. Your juvenile attorney will work tirelessly and aggressively to mount the most convincing defense for your situation.
The defenses which juvenile criminal defense attorneys will choose depend on the circumstances. Perhaps the damage was accidental, occurring when another individual committed assault on your juvenile and knocked him or her into the damaged property, so the requirement of willful damage would be negated. If your juvenile has been accused of theft and then of vandalizing the stolen item, proving that it is the juvenile’s own property may be the best defense. A dedicated and experienced juvenile vandalism attorney, after considering the facts and evidence of the case, will be able to pinpoint exactly which defenses are best for your juvenile. There are other factors that will also be examined such as the juvenile’s grades, extracurricular activities, friends, any medical disorders and learning disabilities.
Having a juvenile record can severely impact your juvenile’s life and reputation, in addition to the financial burdens and freedom restrictions that can occur, and can cause stress to both you and your juvenile. Our experienced, skilled juvenile lawyers are ready and eager to prevent charges from being filed, to stop charges from going to court if they are filed, and to protect your juvenile’s freedom and future.
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 (866) 847-1247 for a FREE confidential consultation.
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