When a young son or daughter is accused of a crime, many parents enter into what’s known as “denial,” believing wholeheartedly that their child must be innocent and refusing to take any step that might include admitting guilt. While your child may be innocent, you must be more aggressive in mounting a defense against the charges and make the right decisions whether they are guilty or not, or the charges may severely limit your child’s opportunities down the road. The first step when your minor child has been charged with a crime is to contact the best Colorado juvenile crime... Read More
Category Archives: Juvenile Crime
Defending Juvenile Crimes
Juveniles are by their very nature inexperienced, but often assume they know more than they do. They often also assume they cannot or will not be held accountable for their actions, whether due to their experience of parenting styles or because they have never really experienced real trouble before. When this youthful assumption of invincibility is combined with drugs or alcohol and a vehicle, it can often result in a DUI charge. In most states, including Colorado, a juvenile DUI is still a very serious charge. If your child has been charged with a DUI offense, your first step should... Read More
Colorado Juvenile Crime Defense Lawyer and the Difference between Adult and Juvenile
In some senses, juvenile proceedings in Colorado are very similar to adult proceedings. In both cases, charges are brought and the purpose of a trial is to determine guilt and assign a sentence that is proportional to the crime. However, when seeking out a Colorado juvenile crime defense lawyer to represent a juvenile accused of a crime, it’s essential to locate an attorney who understands the key differences between how juvenile crimes and adult crimes are handled. Punishment Vs. Education The fundamental difference between adult prosecutions and juvenile proceedings is that adult prosecutions seek to punish the accused on the... Read More
Does a Juvenile Crime Impact My Student Loan Eligibility?
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Greeley, CO, you should carefully consider all of the possible outcomes and their impacts on your future when selecting the right criminal defense attorney. Even as a juvenile, a conviction can continue to influence your life for years to come. One of the most common questions surrounding juvenile crimes is whether this makes you ineligible for federal student aid. You should be aware that there are very few kinds of adult convictions and no juvenile adjudications that can make you completely ineligible for federal student aid. Although this is certainly good news... Read More