New Jersey Juvenile Offenses Lawyer

What is the legal process for juvenile offenses?

The legal process for prosecuting juveniles accused of drug crimes differs from that used for adults. In most cases, a minor accused of a drug crime, such as possession of marijuana or cocaine, will be prosecuted as a juvenile. There are certain crimes though, that are considered serious enough that the minor will be charged as an adult. At the Law Offices of Allan Marain, experienced attorneys help you to understand how your son or daughter is being charged, what the process will be and what needs to be done to seek the best outcome possible. The firm serves all of Middlesex County and New Brunswick. Its lawyers want to put its 70 years of experience to use towards the defense of the charges your son or daughter now faces.

A juvenile has many of the same rights that an adult has when facing prosecution for a crime. An experienced New Jersey drug crime attorney knows what those rights are and how to see that they are properly preserved and used A minor usually does not face criminal prosecution. If they are found guilty there will, instead, be a finding of "delinquency." This means that the action done by the juvenile, if it had been carried out by an adult, would have been a crime.

Conviction on a Juvenile Drug Charge

The adjudication of delinquency will become part of the minor's arrest and prosecution record and can follow them into adulthood. Prosecutors, police and other authorities have access to these records and in some cases members of the public can obtain this information as well. Conviction on a drug charge may affect future educational and employment opportunities and other important areas of life.

Many drug delinquency charges have been successfully defended. It requires a thorough knowledge of the applicable laws, an ability to gather and properly evaluate the evidence plus the willingness to persist towards a favorable outcome. We seek the best possible outcome in juvenile cocaine charges.

If your son or daughter has been charged with a juvenile offense involving cocaine, please contact a New Jersey juvenile offenses lawyer for knowledgeable legal assistance.