Treating a Juvenile as an Adult
Depending on age and the nature of the crime, a juvenile may be tried as an adult. If the Florida State Attorney transfers or binds up a juvenile case to adult court, or the juvenile court waives or relinquishes its jurisdiction, juveniles can be transferred into adult court. In Florida, this gives prosecutors broad powers in deciding who can be tried in juvenile court.
The moment you are notified your minor child has a problem with the law, you should contact an experienced juvenile law attorney such as Albert M. Quirantes, Esq. to protect your child's legal rights. Our focus at the Miami criminal defense law offices Albert M. Quirantes & Associates is to investigate all angles and fight every aspect of your case.
Because of the significant amount of discretion the Florida State Attorney has in filing charges against children 15-17 years old, it is imperative to retain an attorney who can work to keep the case in juvenile court at the pre-filing stage. This can significantly reduce the consequences.
However, if the case goes to adult court, it is vital that your attorney can approach the judge and help get the case resolved with proper sentencing, even if your child is found guilty of some of the charges.
At Albert M. Quirantes and Associates, ourcriminal defense litigation team provides legal services for clients facing juvenile felony, misdemeanor and traffic charges in Miami Dade, Broward, and most Florida counties.
Blending over 20 years of legal experience as criminal defense litigators with their experience as former assistant public defender and assistant state attorney respectively, attorneys, Albert M. Quirantes and Carlos Pelayo Gonzalez provide their clients with a level of expertise that can make a vital difference in each case's outcome.
If you are a minor, or your family member or loved one is a minor that has been arrested, seeking legal representation or legal advice from an experienced juvenile criminal defense attorney such as Albert M. Quirantes is of utmost importance to your future.
Call Albert M. Quirantes and Associates at (305) 644-1800, or nationwide call 1-800-333-LEGAL to set up a free, no obligation consultation. Or click here to contact our law firm.
