Glendale Arizona Juvenile Defense Lawyers
Juvenile criminal law is evolving. On one hand juveniles in Arizona are gaining rights they did not have in the past. Although the U.S. Constitution grants only some of the rights to juveniles/children that apply to adults, new law affords them similar rights, such as the right not to incriminate oneself.
On the other hand, an increasing number of juveniles are being prosecuted in adult courts. This may happen when a juvenile is charged with a violent or sex crime involving another minor. For children between the ages of 14 and 18 there is a danger of being tried in the adult system. Contact the Peoria, Arizona, juvenile law attorneys.
There is no question that juveniles are better off in the juvenile justice system. The job of the Burguan Clarke Law Office, PLLC, is to keep them there.
- The focus always has been, and remains, on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
- Cases are decided by judges, not juries.
Even the terminology is less harsh in the juvenile system. A crime is a "delinquent act." A trial is an "adjudication hearing." A sentence is a "disposition."
If you are a juvenile, or if your minor child may be charged with a crime such as:
- Drug offense
- Underage drinking and DUI
- Shoplifting
- Burglary
Contact a Glendale, Arizona, juvenile defense lawyer at the Burguan Clarke Law Office, PLLC. While the firm handles a variety of business and family law matters in Phoenix and nearby areas, the attorneys take a special interest in matters that affect children, such as adoption and juvenile criminal law. Contact Burguan Clarke Law Office, PLLC, online or call 602-910-3459 to discuss your specific legal needs today.