Pennsylvania Juvenile Law
The criminal defense lawyers at Patrick Artur & Associates represent juvenile offenders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. When a juvenile is accused of a crime, the criminal process is very different than it is for an adult who has been charged with a crime. Juvenile justice is the area of criminal law applicable to persons not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. Unlike the adult criminal justice system, the goal of the juvenile delinquency court system is to gear all proceedings toward rehabilitation rather than punishment.
However, recent changes have allowed prosecutors to "directly file" adult charges against juveniles and also "certify" certain juveniles as adults. The attorneys at Patrick Artur & Associates will protect the juvenile and in all cases attempt to keep jurisdiction of the case in juvenile court.
At Patrick Artur & Associates, our experienced Pennsylvania juvenile law criminal defense lawyers have a thorough understanding of the juvenile justice system and the rehabilitative options that exist to help you and your child. We understand that immediate intervention by one of our experienced criminal defense lawyers can sometimes prevent a minor from proceeding to juvenile court. Our attorneys can help minimize the serious consequences that can result from a juvenile detention.
At Patrick Artur & Associates, we handle a variety of juvenile crimes, including:
- Underage alcohol consumption or possession
- Drug use, trafficking, and drug possession
- Arson or other vandalism
- Traffic violations, including speeding and driving without a license
- Assault and battery
- Shoplifting, theft, or other property crimes
- Gang-related activities
- Trespassing
- Sexual misconduct
- Serious felonies
Contact Patrick Artur & Associates with any questions or concerns you may have regarding Pennsylvania juvenile law and our skilled representation. Our criminal defense lawyers offer various solutions in response to juvenile crimes. Call us at (215) 561-9188 for skilled representation.
