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Anyone who commits a crime, including a juvenile under the age of 18, is subject to prosecution in Arizona. Even if the individual is a mere child, he or she could face severe and life-changing consequences with a criminal conviction, including probation or even time spent in a juvenile correctional facility.
At AZ Defenders, we believe that everyone makes mistakes. Juveniles should not have their futures taken away from them for theirs. Our Scottsdale juvenile crimes defense attorneys will work hard to protect your child from the potential penalties that he or she is facing. To speak to an attorney at no cost or obligation, call us at (480) 456-6400 24/7.
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Juvenile crimes are not taken lightly in Arizona. Despite what many parents believe, minors are not simply given a slap on the wrist for alleged crimes. Instead, their crimes – often referred to as delinquent acts – are prosecuted through the juvenile court system. This means that the child may be arrested and could face serious penalties, including fines, probation and even jail time.
Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), Title 8, Chapter 3 lists the proceedings for juvenile criminal cases. For the most part, the penalties associated with juvenile criminal cases are rehabilitative rather than punitive. This means that the goal of sentencing in a juvenile case is typically to rehabilitate the child and prevent further such crimes or mistakes in the future, rather than purely to punish the child.
At AZ Defenders, our criminal defense attorneys have many years of experience assisting and representing clients in a variety of juvenile cases. We can help you and your family if a child under the age of 18 has been accused of or arrested for any of the following alleged crimes:
It is important to take any type of juvenile criminal charge seriously in Scottsdale. Since some crimes are more serious than others, you should always partner with a skilled attorney to help you fight whatever charges your child is facing. Whether you or a loved one is facing charges for a drug crime or needs the services of a college crimes attorney in Scottsdale, we can help.
Although it is never a guarantee, the courts in Arizona may offer a juvenile an alternative to incarceration for the purpose of rehabilitating the child and preventing future such mistakes. In Arizona, potential rehabilitative penalties in a juvenile crimes case may include:
Hiring an experienced attorney from the very beginning of your case is the best way to protect your child from the most serious potential penalties associated with his or her charges. Your lawyer can negotiate with prosecutors and use proven defense tactics to reduce the penalties that your child faces.
Yes, it is possible for a juvenile to be charged as an adult in Arizona in certain circumstances. Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 13-501 states that a juvenile may be charged as an adult if he or she is 15, 16 or 17 years of age at the time the alleged crime is committed and the juvenile is accused of any of the following offenses:
In addition, a juvenile who is at least 14 years old could be tried as an adult if accused of committing a class 1 or class 2 felony; a class 3 felony listed in ARS chapters 10 through 17, chapter 19 or chapter 23; a class 3, 4, 5 or 6 felony involving a dangerous offense; or any felony offense committed by a chronic felony offender.
Hiring a Scottsdale juvenile crimes defense attorney at AZ Defenders can immediately make you and your child feel better about this overwhelming situation. We will carefully listen to your story, learn about the charges entered against the juvenile, answer all of your legal questions and give you sound legal advice for what to do next. We will use our extensive experience handling complex criminal defense cases – including juvenile cases – to come up with the best defense strategy available for your unique situation.
Your lawyer from AZ Defenders will focus his or her full attention on your case. You can trust your attorney to handle complicated legal tasks, such as attending hearings and negotiating with prosecutors, on your family’s behalf. Your attorney will make sure that you are treated fairly and in accordance with the law. Then, your lawyer will assert a sound defense strategy to pursue positive case results. While positive results look different for each client, this may mean seeking case dismissal, acquittal, reduced charges, a plea deal or reduced penalties. Our defense lawyer will make sure that you and your family have everything you need throughout the legal process.
If your child is facing charges for any type of alleged offense in Scottsdale, Arizona, don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance. Our attorneys will work relentlessly to protect your child from what could potentially be life-changing criminal consequences. Learn more during a free case consultation with one of our knowledgeable defense attorneys. Call (480) 456-6400 24/7.