Keeping Your Kid Out of the Adult System
If your minor son or daughter is facing juvenile court for a misdemeanor or felony charge, the most important consideration is keeping the case out of the adult system.
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The Nevada juvenile court system has a different set of requirements and parameters that your attorney will need to know, including:
- A special petition is required to adjudicate the case in the juvenile system
- The minor has no right to bail. He or she will be turned over to the protection of the parents, unless a juvenile detainer hearing determines that the minor is held in jail for protective purposes
- The juvenile justice system is much like the adult system, requiring strong preparation and presentation of evidence to avoid a conviction
If Handled Right, A Juvenile Offense Won't Stay on the Permanent Record
The criminal defense attorneys of Wright & Weiner have extensive experience representing minors in juvenile court in communities throughout Nevada and northern Arizona. Our lawyers know the stakes and we negotiate aggressively with the prosecutor and judges to avoid a conviction and jail time. We act quickly and aggressively to find the right outcome that won't ruin a promising future.
We have juvenile court experience representing minors charged with:
- Delinquency
- Drug charges
- DUI and other alcohol charges
- Sexual assault
- Theft, shoplifting
"We know you're worried about your kid right now. It may help to know that, in many ways, handling a petition for delinquency in juvenile court is more difficult for the state than in the adult court system. We begin working immediately to petition for juvenile status and fighting for the outcome that won't ruin your kid's future." — Attorney Jason Weiner
Contact our offices in Las Vegas as soon as possible after your child has been charged. We will help you regain custody immediately and ensure the police and prosecutors don't gather illegal evidence that may lead to a conviction.
