We provide criminal defense services for young people facing criminal charges in juvenile court for:<\/p>\n

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• Assault, or assault and battery<\/li>\n
• Underage drinking<\/li>\n
• Driving offenses, including driving without a license and joyriding<\/li>\n
• Vandalism<\/li>\n
• Shoplifting<\/li>\n
• Truancy, possession of a weapon in school, or other school problems<\/li>\n
• Drug charges, such as possession of marijuana or cocaine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  When possible, we make every effort to get charges dismissed or reduced so children stay out of the criminal justice system. If a sentence seems unavoidable, we negotiate for an alternative sentence that provides an opportunity for the child to get the help he\/ she needs to make better choices in the future. Alternative sentences and\/or dispositions may include drug or alcohol treatment, community service, and anger management counseling. We will also work with you and your child to help prevent future problems and to ensure that your child stays in school.<\/p>\n

  When you or your child\u2019s voice is taken away, we can help.<\/h3>\n

  If you feel that you or your child\u2019s rights have been denied, and you need help navigating the complex educational and legal systems, we can help. We know the Connecticut and New York school systems and courts, and how to protect children. Contact us today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Connecticut and New York Juvenile Law Attorney Learning that your child has been accused of a\u00a0crime or arrested is a parent\u2019s worst nightmare. Parents experience feelings of fear and helplessness if their child is accused of breaking the law. How could my child have committed a crime? Were there extenuating circumstances? What will happen to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[38,49,105,128,154],"class_list":["post-63","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-juvenile-law","tag-autistic","tag-child","tag-juvenile","tag-of","tag-rights"],"yoast_head":"\n