For children under the age of 17, Juvenile Court is the appropriate venue. Most juvenile proceedings are sealed to the public, but in some cases, children 14 or older charged with certain felony charges can face immediate transfer to the adult criminal court, where the usual confidentiality does not apply. Juvenile criminal cases are very different from adult criminal cases, and our juvenile law attorneys are well equipped to handle these matters.
In many juvenile cases, expulsion from school can result. A hearing is required before a student can be expelled so an experienced juvenile court lawyer is important once a child is arrested, and school officials decide to take action.