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What Sentencing Options Exist in Juvenile Court?

Because jail is usually not an option when a minor is convicted of a crime, juvenile courts have a wider variety of sentencing options available. There are still forms of “incarceration” that can be used for juveniles, but generally, whether or not the juvenile is incarcerated, the focus of the court system is to rehabilitate […]

By David R. Eshelman | Published June 17, 2019 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged Juvenile Court, juvenile defense attorney, Options without incarceration, rehabilitate the offender, rehabilitation options | Comments Off on What Sentencing Options Exist in Juvenile Court?

Can Police Question a Minor About Potential Involvement in a Crime?

There is nothing preventing a police officer from approaching a minor to ask whether he or she was involved in a crime. However, just like an adult is under no obligation to answer police questions, neither is a child. A child may refuse to answer questions and request the presence of a parent or attorney […]

By David R. Eshelman | Published March 25, 2019 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged child may refuse to answer questions, juvenile defense attorney, Minor About Potential Involvement in a Crime, voluntary, Voluntary statements | Comments Off on Can Police Question a Minor About Potential Involvement in a Crime?

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What Sentencing Options Exist in Juvenile Court?

Can Police Question a Minor About Potential Involvement in a Crime?

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