Fort Lauderdale, Juvenile Defense Lawyer Covering Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton.
As a parent hearing your “good child” child was arrested or accused of a crime for the first time can be a frightening experience. Your first reaction may be anger, disappointment,and confusion. Your first step must be to hire an experienced juvenile defense lawyer who understands the Fort Lauderdale , Broward County juvenile court system. The Fort Lauderdale juvenile criminal defense law offices of Guy Seligman has been defending juveniles accused of crimes since 1988.
When your child has been arrested for a juvenile crime you need an experienced juvenile defense lawyer.
Defending a minor facing criminal charges requires specific knowledge and skill. Your lawyer must have experience representing “children” in juvenile court. Guy Seligman is an experienced Fort Lauderdale juvenile defense lawyer, with over 25 years experience in Broward County ‘s juvenile court system. He will aggressively defend and protect your child.
A Juvenile Conviction
The consequences of a juvenile conviction are far-reaching. If your child has been arrested or detained for a criminal offense, he or she may face incarceration as well as the possibility of having a juvenile record.
Procedures in juvenile cases are different from in adult proceedings. An experienced Juvenile defense lawyer is required to protect your child’s rights. A criminal conviction can have permanent effects on your child’s future. Guy Seligman is particularly interested in first offenders.
Very often your child may have been arrested by making a bad choice. Labeling theory states that once young people have been labeled as criminal they are more likely to offend. (Eadie & Morley: 2003 p. 552) The idea is that once labelled as deviant a young person may accept that role. As a juvenile defense lawyer Guy Seligman understands this and how important it is to put your first time juvenile offender back on the right path again. According to Seligman ”We do not want your child to become a repeat offender”. “Our children are very precious”.
We have been defending Juvenile Crimes in Broward County, Fort Lauderdale since 1988.
The Juvenile Criminal Defense Law Office of Guy Seligman has experience in all Juvenile criminal charges including:
- Vandalism / Graffiti
- Shoplifting
- Gang Offenses
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Drug Charges
- Date Rape
- Ecstasy Charges
- Weapons Charges
- Theft Crimes
- Drug Crimes
- Underage DUI
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Assault and Battery
- Manslaughter
- Violent Crime
- Assault
- Homicide
- Rape
- Robbery
- Arson
- Auto theft
- Burglary
- Larceny/Theft
- Vandalism
- Weapons possession
- Drug and Alcohol Violations
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Drunk and disorderly conduct
- Drug abuse
- Liquor law violations
- Drug Possession
- Intent to Sell Drugs
- Sexual Offenses
- Prostitution
- Rape
- Prostitution
- Status Offenses
- Curfew violations
- Incorrigibility (refusal to obey parents)
- Running away
- Truancy
- Underage alcohol consumption
Your Fort Lauderdale Juvenile Lawyer
Your choice of a juvenile defense lawyer may be the most important decision you will make because it may decide the path your child takes from that moment on. Call the Fort Lauderdale Law Office of Guy Seligman and rest assured you will be in good hands.
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
www.djj.state.fl.us/
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
222 NW 22nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 467-4566