by RJ Ferraro | Apr 6, 2016 | Criminal Defense
The criminal justice system is not reserved for adults, and there are plenty of cases where the offender is a juvenile. The biggest concern for most youthful offenders (meaning those defendants charged with a crime while under the age of 18) is whether the system will...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 2, 2015 | Criminal Defense
When you are convicted of a crime it stays with you on your criminal record. This is true even for juvenile offenders. Having a record haunt you at such a young age can seriously impact your future because you may be required to report the incident when applying for...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 8, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
The State can bring criminal charges against persons of varying ages. When a youthful offender is charged with a crime, it is usually done through the juvenile justice system. The benefit of being charged as a minor is that the penalties and punishments are usually...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Being a parent is a tough job, and it doesn’t come with a manual. From the day a newborn is placed in your arms and sent home with you, your life is forever changed. You enter the hospital as two adults, and leave as two adults and a baby. You take special care to...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
An arrest has serious consequences for anyone, but when the accused is a juvenile the impact is long lasting. It can be difficult to escape the perception that goes along with having a criminal record, and when you are young this battle is fought your entire life. A...
