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Juvenile Offense Attorney in St. Louis, MO
If you are the parent of a child who has been accused of a criminal act, it is important to contact legal counsel immediately. Juvenile law is different from criminal law for adults. A child needs a lawyer who understands the differences. St. Louis criminal defense attorney David Mueller has experience to minimize the potential harm from juvenile criminal charges in Missouri and Illinois.
Protecting Your Child’s Future
Individuals under the age of 18 who are accused of a crime are, first and foremost, children. Children make mistakes as part of growing up. Unfortunately, some mistakes lead to the intervention of law enforcement.
The juvenile court system, for good reasons, moves much faster than other types of cases, in order to protect the child’s future and ensure that they have clarity in their case before they become an adult. Juvenile cases are covered under an entirely different set of laws under the Missouri and Illinois statutory code in order to protect the juvenile’s identity and prospects. Because the cases move so quickly, having competent legal counsel quickly working on your child’s chase is imperative. With substantial experience in juvenile cases, criminal defense lawyer David Mueller has the experience to protect your child’s future.
Certification Proceedings: Juveniles Prosecuted as Adults
Serious juvenile cases can go through what is called a “certification proceeding.” This procedure is the legal step whereby prosecutors attempt to move a child’s case to the adult court. Several factors are taken into account by the court: the child’s age, juvenile history, weight of the evidence, seriousness of the offense, and several other factors. It is crucial for aggressive legal representation to start immediately in order to protect a child’s future and keep them from getting enmeshed in the adult criminal system.
Schedule a Free Consultation Today
If your son or daughter is facing juvenile charges in Missouri or Illinois, contact David Mueller for a free consultation by calling
(314) 530-8633or using the online contact form.