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Hire an Experienced Juvenile Defense Attorney in Summerville, SC
The justice system is generally more lenient on children than adults. Their experience is limited and their maturity hasn’t yet developed. Kids often have trouble understanding the gravity of their actions or the difference between right and wrong. However, sometimes juvenile offenders commit particularly heinous crimes. When that happens, the courts are less likely to judge a minor offender with sympathy. As a result, if your son or daughter is accused of a serious crime, they need legal representation. Juvenile offenders can also receive adult criminal charges in some felony cases, which is why it’s so important to hire a defense attorney for your son or daughter’s juvenile criminal case. So if you need a juvenile defense attorney in Summerville, SC, or the surrounding area, call our firm.
Attorney Glenn Justis has built his reputation as a sterling juvenile attorney in the area. He’s worked as a prosecutor for more than 10 years and personally handled nearly 5,000 criminal cases. That experience as a prosecutor has given him a unique perspective among defense lawyers. He knows how a prosecutor approaches the law and will be able to think one step ahead of your accusers. As a result, you can trust Glenn to provide superior criminal defense for a juvenile felony or misdemeanor charges in these communities:
- Dorchester County, SC
- Summerville, SC
- St George, SC
- Berkeley County, SC
- Goose Creek, SC
- Moncks Corner, SC
- Charleston County, SC
- North Charleston, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Hanahan, SC
JUVENILE FELONY CHARGES
All juvenile offender cases in South Carolina are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). In South Carolina, a “juvenile” or “child” is anyone under 17 years old. That’s a departure from the majority of the US, which defines a juvenile as anyone under the age of 18. In addition, if the state charges someone who is 16 years old or older with a felony, the court can try them as an adult, which means that the court can try some minors as adults before they earn their drivers’ license. However, this age limit isn’t set in stone. A prosecuting attorney can decide whether to try a juvenile offender as an adult or a child. If you hire a competent criminal lawyer, they can negotiate with an opposing attorney to try your son or daughter as a juvenile for their criminal charges.
If the court finds your son or daughter is guilty in their juvenile case, there are few different possible punitive actions the court might take. It may sentence a juvenile offender to a “determinate” or “indeterminate” sentence. A determinate sentence means that a juvenile offender will remain incarcerated for a specific amount of time. In contrast, an indeterminate sentence means that any juvenile offender will remain in custody for an undetermined amount of time until they turn 21.
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Why Should You Hire a Juvenile Criminal Lawyer?
A criminal lawyer for juvenile offenders is your best chance at keeping your son or daughter out of a lengthy incarceration sentence. Juvenile cases have numerous workarounds to prevent an offender from ending up in jail. For example, the court may mandate that your son or daughter attend a wilderness camp to reform their behavior. While that may sound like a harsh sentence, it’s preferable to jail time. As a result, a defense attorney is the best way for your child to avoid harsh punishments from juvenile criminal charges.
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If you need a lawyer to defend your son or daughter from juvenile criminal charges, we’re here for you. Glenn has the skill, professionalism, and legal knowledge that you’ll need to build a case for your defense. When you need a passionate and knowledgeable juvenile defense attorney in the Summerville, SC area, don’t hesitate to call the Justis Law Firm today to schedule your free consultation.
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