Legal Help for Juvenile Defendants Following Sex Crime Charges
Criminal Defense Legal Services in Maryland for Almost 40 Years
When juveniles face sex crime charges, it is critical to obtain experienced legal help in managing both the minor's defense and the juvenile law process. Most importantly, juvenile defendants charged with sex crimes frequently face the possibility of being charged as an adult. Once convicted as an adult, minors face legal consequences that can include:
- A criminal record
- Jail time
- Probation
At the Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold in Greenbelt, Maryland, we understand parents' concerns when minor loved ones face sex crime charges, and have provided compassionate, effective legal help for hundreds of families. We have handled charges including rape, sexual assault, molestation and inappropriate touching, and are fully experienced at protecting juveniles' rights throughout the juvenile and adult criminal court processes.
Has your child been accused of a sex crime? Contact an attorney who served as a prosecutor for 17 years and has a total of almost 40 years of criminal law legal experience. Call 301-850-4663.
Once your child is charged with a sex crime, we can investigate the case, prepare a defense and response, attend the intake hearing with the Department of Juvenile Services and work to:
- Have your child charged as a child, not an adult
- Work to have the charges minimized or dismissed
- Move to have the case moved to a different jurisdiction/court when possible and advisable, depending on available sentencing options
Throughout your child's case, numerous opportunities and threats may arise. For instance, it is often possible to halt the case from being referred for prosecution, meaning that the case will never be tried. On the other hand, the case could be referred to the State's Attorney's office, with the possibility of serious penalties. For more information regarding our firm and the rights of juvenile defendants, contact our offices.
Contact Us
For juvenile sex crime defense from a team with over four decades of legal experience, contact the Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold. We offer free initial consultations, are available for evening and weekend appointments, accept credit cards and operate offices in Greenbelt, Rockville, Annapolis and Upper Marlboro. To contact a lawyer, call 301-850-4663.
