A Voice for the Accused in the Criminal Justice System
It is difficult for all defendants accused of crimes to express their circumstances to the court in a way that the judge and jury will truly understand. The criminal justice system is complicated and not accommodating to each person's unique stories and circumstances, and this problem is even worse when children or domestic altercations are involved.
Our Fairfax, Virginia, lawyers for juvenile crimes can help defend you against charges in the Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. As former public defenders, we have a great deal of experience learning to understand our clients' unique stories and communicating them to the court in a way that inspires empathy and leniency. This skill is particularly valuable if your child is in danger of being certified to adult court.
We help provide a voice for our clients in the criminal justice system.
About the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
In the commonwealth of Virginia, our juvenile court handles more than just crimes committed by juveniles. We represent clients in this court regarding:
- Crimes committed by a juvenile: These crimes can include any crime that an adult would commit, like DUI, drug crimes or theft crimes. Juveniles are treated differently than adults in the criminal system in terms of sentences and how long a juvenile court might be able to maintain jurisdiction.
There are a multitude of sentences and dispositions that are available to juveniles that are not available for adults. It's a matter of knowing what is out there, knowing what the court can do and knowing how to protect a child in trouble. We work hard to keep kids from being certified to adult court because the juvenile system is geared toward rehabilitation. Generally, the penalties are much more lenient and restorative in the juvenile system rather than punitive and harsh in the adult criminal justice system.
- Crimes committed against a juvenile: These crimes can include child abuse and sex crimes against children in addition to any other criminal offense.
- Crimes against family members: Domestic assault and homicide are common crimes against family members that are handled by the juvenile and domestic relations court.
We represent clients regarding any matter that this court handles.
Fairfax County Juvenile Court Lawyers | 571-308-2041 | Free Initial Consultations
If you are or your child is facing charges in the juvenile and domestic relations court, you can sit down with one of our experienced Virginia criminal defense attorneys to discuss your rights and options. Contact us online or call our northern Virginia office to schedule your free initial consultation.
