Parents and guardians will do everything in their power to see that their child's rights are protected and that they are treated fairly if they are accused of a crime. It is especially important that juveniles be afforded exceptional protection when they are accused of a crime. The sanctions that can be part of juvenile criminal charges can include:
- Expulsion from School
- Being found delinquent
- The possibility of moving the juvenile’s case to adult court
- Impact on the ability to have or maintain an Alabama driver's license
Selecting an attorney who is experienced in juvenile delinquency cases can make all of the difference regarding your child's future.
At the Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie, our Huntsville juvenile delinquency defense attorney, Mitchell J. Howie has been working in the juvenile justice system for years to defend juveniles with a passion that is unparalleled. We utilize this experience to help our clients secure resolutions that allow them to move forward with their lives unhindered by youthful mistakes.
Juvenile Delinquency Defense Has Different Priorities Than Adult Criminal Court
One of the critical issues is to prevent a juvenile case from being moved to adult criminal court. We will work to keep your child's case in the juvenile justice system. In the juvenile justice system there are no jury trials, each case is heard by a judge. This and other factors present a different set of challenges to attorneys who lack the specific experience of working in the juvenile justice system.
Contact the Madison County Juvenile Delinquency Defense Lawyers at the Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie today.
If your child is facing juvenile delinquency charges, you need to take the steps necessary to ensure that he or she is protected. Securing the representation of a criminal defense attorney who has extensive experience is a great first step. When the quality of criminal defense truly matters, turn to the juvenile delinquency defense attorneys at the Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie. To schedule a free initial consultation, call 256-533-8074 or simply contact us online.
Mr. Howie is a board member of Operation Making a Difference (OPMAD). OPMAD is a program that seeks to help disadvantaged youth in Alabama. Mr. Howie encourages all his juvenile clients and parents with kids to review this program at to determine if this could help their situation.