Juvenile Crimes
Defending Maryland Juveniles Against Criminal Charges
If your child is facing juvenile charges, you probably have some concerns. Your questions may include:
- Will my child have to go to juvenile detention?
- Will this be on my child's permanent record?
- Will my child have to pay fines or restitution?
At Peter S. O’Neill, Attorney at Law, we will answer your questions. Better yet, we will put more than 20 years of experience to work in pursuit of the best answer. We want to achieve positive results in juvenile court to keep your son's or daughter's life in order.
A Child Can Be Accused of Any Crime an Adult Can Be Accused Of
Our lawyers can handle juvenile court cases involving any criminal offense, including:
- DUI
- Driving Without a License
- Drug Charges
- Shoplifting
- Violent Crimes
In the more serious cases, the prosecution may try to charge your child as an adult. If the case is taken out of the juvenile court system, your child could face even more serious consequences. Our first goal will be to keep the case in the juvenile system.
The Process of Handling Juvenile Crime Cases
Cases begin with an initial intake hearing at the Department of Juvenile Justice. At this point, it will be determined whether the issue will be resolved there or whether it will need to move to a formal juvenile court case.
Our attorneys have the experience to pursue an immediate positive resolution early in the process. We will strive to resolve the case with the juvenile intake worker before court intervention is necessary.
Start Your Juvenile Defense with a Free Consultation
For more information about how we can help with your child’s juvenile court matter, call us at 410-761-6800 or send us an e-mail.
