What are the Consequences for Juvenile Crimes?
The consequences for juvenile crimes will depend on the nature of the offense and the background of the offender. The consequences include fines, treatment programs, detention, house arrest, probation, community service and commitment to the State of Tennessee. Do I Need an Attorney? A juvenile charged with a crime may obtain a lawyer at any stage of the proceedings. It is always wise to hire an attorney to represent your childs interests. Although a minor charge may not require jail or detention time, it is important to keep your childs record clean for the future. What is a Juvenile Record? If you have committed a juvenile crime, a juvenile record is all the papers and orders by the judge in your juvenile court file, and papers relating to your case that are kept by law enforcement agencies, such as the police department or probation department. Criminal Defense Attorneys with Depth of Experience The attorneys at The Law Offices of Joseph A. Baker and Associates have represented clie
