Juvenile

When a person under the age of eighteen is charged with a crime in Florida, the case is often handled in the Juvenile Justice System. The Juvenile Justice System is different than the adult Criminal Justice System in that the system is focused on rehabilitating juveniles, rather than punishing them. However, in limited instances, some juvenile cases are "Direct Filed" to adult court. While infrequently done, direct filed cases are usually the result of a repeat juvenile offender who has committed a serious crime.

If your child has been arrested or is facing juvenile charges, you should contact our office so that we can help protect your child's interests.