One of the most important things you can do when facing a juvenile matter is to ensure that quality legal representation is obtained. Getting involved in the juvenile court system can significantly affect one's life and well being if the process is not handled correctly
In juvenile matters, it's possible to significantly minimize the impact an arrest and the subsequent proceedings will have in the juvenile justice system
Even if one's criminal record is later sealed, it still remains available \ obtainable by law enforcement and the prosecuting authorities in the event one is charged with another offense in the future
Some juvenile offenses are so serious that they can carry what's commonly referred to as "three strikes" consequences - proper legal representation is essential
It's important to insure that you retain an attorney that can deal with all of the issues that surface in a juvenile proceeding. No matter how serious or benign the the case may seem, there are always avenues to explore that can mitigate the current consequences and significantly reduce the impact of the case
You need an attorney who is familiar with the juvenile justice system
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