Whether you are the child or the parent, a juvenile arrest can be a frightening and stressful situation. For low level offenses, juveniles may face up to 30 days in detention, $500 in fines, 150 hours of community service, a year of community supervision (probation), and a range of other court mandated conditions. For more serious offenses, the juvenile may face years of detention, supervision and monitoring, or be required to go through intensive substance or psychological treatment programs.
The good news is that juvenile law has many options that focus on the youth’s well-being, rehabilitation, and reconciliation with the alleged victims rather than merely on punishment like in adult criminal courts. However, that is not to say that the juvenile’s rights and liberties are not at risk, so it is critical that they have representation as soon as possible.
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