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Juvenile Offenses

Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

The Dick James Law Firm helps juveniles and their families find constructive solutions when faced with charges of a juvenile offense in the Greenville, South Carolina area. Juvenile criminal law deals with persons who are under 18 years of age when they commit a criminal act. These persons are not old enough to be held responsible for their criminal actions in an adult court of law.

Juvenile Code

In most cases, juvenile law is governed by each individual state. Most states have set a juvenile code in place with the goal of rehabilitating instead of punishing juvenile offenders. However, in some cases, the juvenile court may waive jurisdiction and allow the offender to be tried in an adult court.

Juvenile Delinquency

Any act that is generally considered a crime, but is committed by a person under the age of 18 is classified as juvenile delinquency. This act requires juvenile court intervention in order to correct the delinquency. Juvenile courts operate under their own rules and procedures. If a juvenile is convicted of a crime in the juvenile court system, any of the following punishments may take place:

• Placement in a reform school
• Placed in a public institution such as juvenile hall
• Placement in a foster home
• Returned to parents and placed on probation
• Returned to parents and placed on house arrest

Common Juvenile Offenses

Some of the more common juvenile offenses that bring charges and may need legal court representation include:

• Assault charges
• Weapons offenses
• Fighting at school
• Truancy violations
• Curfew violations
• Substance abuse problems
• Property crimes (shoplifting, burglary, vandalism, auto theft)
• Sex offenses

Do You Need a Juvenile Attorney?

In most juvenile offense cases, it is in your best interests to hire an attorney that has experience practicing in juvenile law as soon as there have been charges made. These attorneys understand the rules and procedures relevant in juvenile court and can successfully defend a juvenile offender.

If you or your child has been accused of a juvenile offense and you are seeking legal advice, it is in your best interests to consult our juvenile offense attorneys in the Anderson, Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina areas. To learn more, please contact the Dick James Law Firm today.