During a typical juvenile court Advisory Hearing, the juvenile learns of the charges against him/her. The juvenile is also informed that they can retain a private attorney, or the court will provide them with a public defender. In addition, the juvenile must also enter a plea of “not guilty” or “guilty” (admission or denial) during this hearing. If a plea of “not guilty” (denial) is entered, an Adjudication Hearing date is set within 45-60 days. If the juvenile enters a plea of “guilty,” (admission) a Deposition Hearing date is set. Deposition hearings can take place immediately after the juvenile pleads
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What happens in a Juvenile Court Advisory Hearing?
12 April 2011 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsJuvenile possession of drugs in Arizona
7 April 2011 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsIf you are charged with possession in Arizona as a minor, you may be eligible to complete a drug diversion program in which you would receive drug counseling and be drug tested. If you successfully complete the program, the charges are not filed. However, if you are close to your 18th birthday, your case may be held and you may be prosecuted as an adult. There are many benefits to keeping your case in the juvenile system versus the adult system. You’ll need the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney to understand and decide how to proceed. Have additional
Can minors with a criminal record be tried as adults?
28 March 2011 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Record Expungement, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsTypically, Arizona is more lenient with juveniles than adults when it comes to punishment for crimes. Minors convicted of crimes are often given an opportunity for rehabilitation instead of jail. However, minors with a criminal record or those convicted of serious felonies, such as murder or rape, can be punished severely. It is possible for a minor to be tried as an adult and given the stiffest penalty possible if they have a past record. Serious juvenile crimes can be punishable by fines, jail sentences and/or time in a juvenile detention facility. Although an important part of Arizona’s philosophy centers
Can a shoplifting charge be expunged from my record?
10 March 2011 by jgeigle | Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsCan a shoplifting charge be expunged from my record? If you were under the age of 18 at the time you committed the offense of shoplifting, then you may be able to have your record expunged. In Arizona, expungement is available for individuals who committed crimes while under 18 years of age.
Theft of Means of Transportation as a minor in Arizona
8 March 2011 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsIf you are caught stealing cars in Arizona as a minor, you are facing potentially severe consequences. If you are within a couple of years of turning 18, there is a chance your case could be processed in adult court where the consequences are much more severe.
Minor in Consumption
26 January 2011 by jgeigle | DUI, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsIf you are caught intoxicated in public you probably won’t expect to spend too much time in jail. Most likely, it would just enough time to sober you up or to find someone to pick you up.
Police are holding my charges until I turn 18
14 January 2011 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsIf you are arrested for any crime as a juvenile, someone under 18 years of age, you need to speak to an attorney who understands the system immediately. This is especially true if you are 16 or 17 years old because law enforcement can and WILL hold the charges until your 18th birthday and charge you as an adult unless you get an attorney involved.
Can I expunge or set aside my conviction for possession?
5 January 2011 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Record Expungement, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsCriminal expungement in Arizona is available for offenses committed as a juvenile with some limiting conditions. To have a crime expunged or set aside in Arizona, you must at a minimum successfully complete probation.
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