Although the juvenile justice system in Arizona focuses on rehabilitation, the consequences of a criminal charge against persons under the age of 18 can be serious. If a juvenile commits a minor offense, they can be required to complete community service, go through counseling or write a letter of apology. On the other hand, if a juvenile faces serious charges, they may be sent to a juvenile correctional facility or possibly transferred to adult court where they could face much more severe punishments. In order to avoid unnecessary consequences that could leave a juvenile with a criminal record, I highly suggest that they hire an attorney that focuses on juvenile crimes.
As an AZ juvenile criminal defense attorney, one of my focuses is to keep the emphasis on rehabilitation and to protect your child’s future opportunities. For more information or to schedule a free juvenile criminal consultation with myself, Jeremy Geigle, call (480) 818-9943.