Navigating the legal system can be challenging, especially for juveniles facing criminal charges. In Arizona, there are specific procedures and considerations for young people accused of crimes. Understanding these can help make sense of a confusing and stressful experience. Types of Juvenile Crimes and Their Consequences Juvenile crimes in … [Read more...] about Understanding Juvenile Criminal Charges in Arizona
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Juvenile Court Jurisdiction | Juvenile Defense Attorney
Arizona Expands Juvenile Court Jurisdiction to Age Nineteen As a juvenile defense attorney I believe that in theory, the underlying purpose of juvenile court is rehabilitation, not punishment. To assist in that endeavor, the juvenile courts of most states keep jurisdiction beyond an offender’s eighteenth birthday – in many states until age … [Read more...] about Juvenile Court Jurisdiction | Juvenile Defense Attorney
Juvenile Rehabilitation | Juvenile Defense Attorney
Does Arizona Believe in Juvenile Rehabilitation? Why is my teenager being charged in adult court? As an Arizona juvenile defense attorney with experience as a juvenile judge pro tem, I hear this question on a regular basis. Somewhere deep in our minds, we all know that it does not take a bazooka to kill a mosquito. Yet loving parents and … [Read more...] about Juvenile Rehabilitation | Juvenile Defense Attorney