Defending Against Juvenile Crimes
Has your child been charged with a criminal offense? Depending on the nature of the crime, being convicted of a misdemeanor or felony can lead to your child being incarcerated in the juvenile detention facility or committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice until the age of 21. In some cases, a juvenile can be certified as an adult. If convicted in such a case, the juvenile will be subject to the same penalties as an adult.
The procedural rules and law are different for juveniles. Therefore, it is critical that you hire an attorney with an in-depth understanding of the juvenile criminal process and procedure. At Manikas Law LLC, we work to help parents and their children understand the charges pending against them and their best options and defenses.
The most common criminal offenses associated with juveniles are:
- Gang-related activities and violence (Va. Code 18.2-46.2)
- Shoplifting/larceny/concealment (Va. Code 18.2-96, 18.2-95, 18.2-103)
- Assault and battery (Va. Code 18.2-57, 18.2-57.2)
- Date rape (Va. Code 18.2-61)
- Property crimes/trespassing/vandalism (Va. Code 18.2-119, 18.2-137, 18.2-138)
- Underage drinking/minor in possession of alcohol (Va. Code 4.1-305)
- Drug distribution/possession (Va. Code 18.2-250, 18.2-248)
Manikas Law LLC represents clients throughout Northern Virginia. If you need to speak with a juvenile defense lawyer, contact our law office in McLean, Virginia (Fairfax County). For online assistance, contact us by e-mail. We offer a free consultation.
Juveniles Have Rights
When a child is sent through the juvenile court system, they have rights that are protected by law. In some situations, juveniles have rights that adults do not – such as protection against the release of court records to the public. Except in limited cases when a juvenile is certified as an adult, juveniles convicted of a crime are dealt with in the juvenile justice system. Our firm understands the laws and issues that are at play in juvenile prosecutions. Let us put our knowledge and experience to work for you.
Contact a Juvenile Defense Attorney
If your child has been involved in a criminal act, an experienced juvenile criminal defense attorney at Manikas Law LLC can help. Call 703-873-7473 or contact us toll-free at 888-503-8075.
Contact our firm to request a copy of "The Nine Most Common Mistakes that Can Destroy the Defense of Your Criminal Case - The Essential Guide to Understanding and Surviving the Criminal Process in Virginia." We offer this book free of charge to Virginia residents.
