When your child is charged with a crime, you want experienced representation to protect his or her rights and ensure the best possible result. The most pressing concern in juvenile law cases is making sure that the minor is not treated as an adult. In Pennsylvania, a juvenile can end up in an adult prison. If your child is facing criminal charges, contact MPL Law Firm as soon as possible for an immediate investigation into your case.
Our juvenile law attorneys will leave no stone unturned in collecting and preserving evidence to build your child's defense. Contact us today for an immediate consultation and case evaluation.
Our juvenile law attorneys are experienced with all of the following:
- Drug charges: possession, intent to sell
- Alcohol related offenses: underage drinking, fake IDs
- Violent crimes: assault and battery, rape and sexual offenses, homicide, aggravated assault
- Property crimes: shoplifting, auto theft, property damage, theft
Even if you are a student and a minor, you still have rights. Contact us to help you remain in school, keep your driver's license and defeat criminal charges.
Treating a juvenile defendant
If a case is automatically filed in adult court, we can seek decertification to remove the case to juvenile court. We can file for an evidentiary hearing before a juvenile judge to demonstrate that the accused is amenable to treatment in the juvenile system.
Time is of the essence in any juvenile case
The time frame in any juvenile case is important. The older the juvenile is at the time that the criminal charges are brought, the more likely it is, with regard to serious criminal charges, the accused will be charged as an adult. To protect your rights, contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Representation before a school board and superintendent
Many students who commit crimes in high school or elementary school find themselves subject to suspension, expulsion. Many schools have zero tolerance for certain behavior, even if it is not criminal. We will represent our clients before school boards and school superintendents.
Contact MPL Law Firm, to speak with an experienced Pennsylvania juvenile law and criminal defense trial lawyer. We have more than 20 years of courtroom experience and have handled more than 500 criminal jury trials.
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