Juvenile Crimes
As a Phoenix criminal defense lawyer, Joshua S. Davidson sees many cases dealing with juvenile crimes. Juvenile crimes include the same offenses that can be committed by adults and the majority of juvenile arrests in Arizona are made on account of theft, simple assault, drug abuse, disorderly conduct and curfew violations by people under the age of 18.
Juvenile offenses are extremely serious and if convicted, a child’s life can be severely negatively affected. Children convicted of juvenile crimes often face diminished employment opportunities and a significant reduction in quality of schooling and social standing. Sometimes a child’s brief error in judgment can result in long term consequences, so it is important that they receive experienced legal representation to ensure the quality of their future.
When Juvenile crimes are the issue, the criminal justice system tends to work slightly different than it does for adults and it is important for an attorney to be aware of these differences in order to provide a comprehensive defense for the juvenile. It is important to take into account the fact that the defendant is a child, a young individual who had a brief lapse in judgment, and as your attorney Joshua S. Davidson will use his experience to convey these facts to the judge in order to seek the best possible result for your case.
The main objective as a defense attorney for a juvenile is to minimize criminal liability as much as possible in order to protect the young person’s future. Joshua S. Davidson represents youths accused of a wide variety of offenses in Phoenix, including misdemeanor and felony charges. In the instance that a felony charge applies, it is possible that the juvenile will be tried as an adult. When this occurs, it is of utmost importance to present a strong case to ensure that the young person doesn’t become susceptible to the same severe consequences that an adult would.
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