Massachusetts Juvenile Delinquency/
Youthful Offender Defense Lawyer
I am known and respected in the Hampshire Franklin and Berkshire Juvenile Courts by the judges and prosecutors as well as court personnel such as the juvenile probation officers and case managers.
Yes, a criminal conviction as a youth can follow your son or daughter for the rest of his or her life.
Juveniles convicted as 'youthful offenders' can face adult prison or a commitment to Department of Youth Services (DYS). Youthful offenders can face criminal charges made public and repercussions that follow them into adulthood. Make no mistake, juvenile cases can be serious.
We work hard to ensure that our young client does not get a criminal record and is not subjected to any type of commited sentence or "secure facility" which can lead to more unwanted contacts and further trouble. Skillful caring legal intervention can lead to a different better path for a youth.
Understand that the juvenile court system is vastly different from the adult criminal court.
It takes an attorney who is very experienced in juvenile matters to navigate this complicated system to the best possible outcome. In some cases a youth is eligible for a diversion program in which the case is 'diverted' out of court. The case is dismissed before arraignment in exchange for community service. In any juvenile charge we work for an outcome with the least possible impact on our young client's future.
Your childs right to education
Fights, assaults, vandalism, drugs, alcohol, theft, arson, and other school related charges can result in consequences for a youth's education. We represent students in expulsions, suspension hearings, and other sanctions.
Fee
Affordable fee with no further charge throughout the case.
I am fully prepared to handle your son or daughters juvenile court matter. I also practice in superior court on behalf of youths transferred to the adult judicial system.
