Juvenile Crimes

The juvenile justice process is not similar to the adult criminal justice system. The juvenile system is considered to be rehabilitative, rather than punitive. Juvenile defense is different from traditional criminal defense in that the Family Court, in comparison with a criminal court, is there to assist the child and the family responding to the difficulties the child is facing.

However, children involved in juvenile court matters have many of the same rights their parents would have if they were accused of a crime. These are the right to cross-examine witnesses against them, the right to remain silent, and the right to be represented by an attorney. Nevertheless, juvenile court records are not open to the public and this is treated as one of the additional rights juveniles have.

At Defense NY.com juvenile defense attorneys can explain and clarify your local practices and take some of the mystery out of a frightening situation. If you need to inquire about the availability of services to assist you or your child in connection with juvenile matters, call us now at (866) 99 TRUST.