Defending Your Child in Juvenile Court
Tucson Criminal Defense Attorney Douglas W. Taylor
The goal of every parent is to help their child live a happy, fulfilling life. We try to help them be better students, better brothers or sisters, and better people. When young people are charged with juvenile crimes, the goal is the same: the juvenile justice system was set up to help your child get back on track.
I believe that when a child makes a mistake, our goal as a society should be to help them improve themselves. My objective as a criminal defense attorney is to help keep kids out of the Juvenile Department of Corrections (JDOC). A mistake shouldn't result in JDOC — it should be an opportunity to recognize that there is a problem and do something constructive about it.
If your young person is in trouble, call me at 520-399-7010. My experience as a successful criminal defense attorney can help keep him or her out of the juvenile corrections system. Call 520-399-7010 any time or contact me by e-mail for a free consultation.
Protecting Your Young Person's Future and Safety
As a criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in the juvenile justice system, I work with my investigators to examine the details of the juvenile crimes alleged in your young person's case. The case is scrutinized for flaws that can lead to dismissal or a reduction in charges.
- Drug offenses (including marijuana possession)
- Underage DUI / Underage drinking and driving / Minor in possession of alcohol (mandatory 2-year driver's license suspension)
- Shoplifting
- Vandalism, graffiti, criminal damage
- Theft
- Burglary
- Gang association offenses
I talk to kids about their situation in a straightforward manner, keeping them and their families informed of exactly where they stand as their case moves through the juvenile justice system.
In Arizona, penalties for juvenile crimes are intended to rehabilitate rather than punish. But in some cases involving major felonies, juveniles are tried as adults, putting them at risk in a system not designed to handle youths. In these cases, parents and family members are well-advised to consult an aggressive criminal defense attorney experienced in both negotiations with prosecutors and going to trial.
Call 520-399-7010 for a Free Juvenile Defense Consultation
Schedule a free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer experienced in juvenile justice. Call anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.