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Juvenile court varies greatly from adult court. The primary purpose and focus of juvenile court is to intervene and rehabilitate a minor child rather than to punish. Children ages ten to 18 years of age have the juvenile court system available to them. The goal of this court is to intervene at an early age in order to curb further delinquency in the future. The justice system tends to take a lenient stand on first-time minor offenders and the consequences may involve some community service or a fine. In cases of violent or serious felonious behavior, however, there is the possibility that, at the judge’s and prosecutor’s discretion, a minor will be tried in adult court. A wide range of consequences is available to the court, depending on the seriousness of a child’s offense and his previous history. Detention, house arrest, graffiti cleanup, probation, community service and incarceration are all available in the judge’s discretion. A juvenile having been charged with a crime has the right to legal counsel at any point in the proceedings. In the event of more serious allegations, seeking out the services of an experienced and knowledgeable criminal attorney is imperative. Keaveny Law Offices specializes in juvenile criminal defense. Our expertise and experience encompasses the entire spectrum of juvenile criminal activity, from minor infractions to more serious felony matters.

Call an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer today at 617-875-4552