Tampa, Florida Juvenile Crime Defense Attorneys
In general, Florida's juvenile court system is interested in reducing recidivism and preventing young people from becoming entangled in the adult criminal justice system. As a result, education programs, counseling, and other means of intervention are often used to discourage teens from engaging in drug use, underage drinking, violence, and other forms of criminal behavior.
However, if the court believes a teen exhibits depraved indifference towards others, is a gang member, or committed a heinous crime, he or she may be charged as an adult. At the Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group, our attorneys work with psychologists, counselors, and other experts in arguing to the court to give a young person a second chance.
As former prosecutors, we know both the juvenile and adult criminal justice system. Consequently, we understand what it takes to keep your son or daughter in the juvenile court system and avoid being charged as an adult.
If your teen has been arrested on a criminal charge, contact juvenile crime defense lawyers at the Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Juveniles and Criminal Charges
Our office represents young people charged with committing the following kinds of crime:
- Marijuana possession
- Cocaine possession
- Possessing mushrooms or LSD
- Underage drinking
- Vandalism
- Shoplifting
- Burglary
- Sexual assault
- Weapons possession
- Trespassing
- Truancy
- Physical assault
- Computer crimes
Rehabilitation in the Juvenile Court System
In order to avoid detention or being charged as an adult, judges and case workers want some assurance counseling and other forms of intervention will not be wasted. In order to assure the court that a young person is open to rehabilitation, drug or alcohol counseling, and other forms of treatment, a psychological evaluation may be necessary. Additionally, the court will expect a juvenile to remain in school and avoid situations and friends where they might get into trouble again. In this sense, juvenile cases involve parents, family members, case workers, and other professionals. In order to meet the expectations of the court, our attorneys facilitate interaction between these different parties in helping a juvenile through the rehabilitation process.
Contact Juvenile Crimes Defense Attorneys Busciglio & Sheridan Today
We have the experience and knowledge needed to help troubled young people avoid the adult criminal system. For more information regarding our practice and how we can help you, contact juvenile defense lawyers at the Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group today.
