Juvenile Charges
Identifying the Issues behind a Pennsylvania Juvenile Crime
Panic sets in when you get a call from police that they have arrested your child for committing a crime in Pennsylvania. You want immediate resolution. Do not try to fix things on your own. Your best option is to contact one of our Pennsylvania Juvenile lawyers at Ciccarelli Law Offices, serving the Pennsylvania region.
When a child is arrested for a Pennsylvania juvenile crime, other issues likely need attention. The complexity of a juvenile crimes case requires that you seek seasoned counsel. Contact us at 215-228-0100 or toll-free at 888-643-0006.
Admit Nothing Until You Talk to Us
Whenever you or your minor child is facing a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense, the matter is “referred” to the local Juvenile Court (i.e. Dauphin County Juvenile Court”) for processing, evaluation and prosecution. Make no mistake about it. Speaking to a District Attorney or Juvenile Probation Officer is not a cooperative process; it is adversarial in nature. Your parental instincts may compel you to have your child admit their involvement in any criminal activity. Resist that urge. Speak to a Pennsylvania Juvenile attorney at Ciccarelli Law Offices first.
Immediate admissions of guilt, even if your child claims responsibility for their shoplifting or vandalism can jeopardize your son or daughter’s rights. They have the right to remain silent. There may be underlying issues that need to be addressed. With the insight of a former prosecutor now serving as a criminal defense attorney, we can give you the insight you need and speak to the prosecution on your behalf.
Attending to All Details with So Much at Stake
We look at the educational records; grades may be falling while truancy is on the rise. Undiagnosed mental health issues may be a strong factor in a child acting out and committing a crime. In addition, while it seems unlikely, a child can develop a drug or alcohol problem that may influence them to commit crimes to feed an addiction.
This is likely your most difficult time. Let us be your child’s advocate. Speak to the Pennsylvania Juvenile Lawyers of Ciccarelli Law Offices now.
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We make your choice all the clearer with locations throughout the metropolitan Philadelphia Pennsylvania, including Center City Philadelphia, West Chester PA, Downingtown/Exton PA, Kennett Square PA, Lancaster PA, King of Prussia PA, Plymouth Meeting PA, Radnor and Springfield PA. We serve Downingtown, Paoli, Media, Norristown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Reading and Allentown. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer, please contact us.
