Perth Amboy Juvenile Crimes Attorney

Juvenile Offense Lawyer Represents Minors Charged with Crimes in Perth Amboy, NJ

If your or someone close to you has been charged with a juvenile crime, you may be feeling overwhelmed with emotion and confusion as to how to best help the juvenile. Although an adult and juvenile may commit the same offense, the Courts of New Jersey handle acts of delinquency and criminal acts very differently. In New Jersey, offenses committed by juveniles that are deemed “crimes” when committed by an adult, are considered “acts of delinquency” when committed by juveniles.

Prosecuting criminal acts is the goal is to punish offenders, whereas the Court’s goal in prosecuting acts of delinquency is to help the juvenile and prevent recidivism. Despite the differences in approach, a conviction of a juvenile crime will result in a criminal record for at least a predetermined number of years. This record may affect the juvenile’s future employment and educational opportunities. It is very important to retain the help of an experienced New Jersey juvenile crimes lawyer to fight for the best outcome for the child.

Common Juvenile Delinquency Offenses in Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Some of the more common juvenile acts arising out of Perth Amboy include:

• Criminal mischief
• Underage drinking and DWI
• Marijuana possession
• CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substance) possession and distribution
• Assault
• Robbery
• Sex Crimes

Juvenile Crime Charges in Perth Amboy, NJ

Juvenile offenses arising out of Perth Amboy are typically handled in the Family Court Division of Middlesex County Superior Court. Middlesex County Superior Court is located at 56 Paterson Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Bramnick Law Fights on Behalf of Minors Accused of Juveniles Crimes in Perth Amboy

At Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC, our attorneys have years of experience representing juveniles across the State of New Jersey. Our juvenile crimes attorneys understand the legal system as it relates to juveniles. Gary Grabas, Casey Woodruff, and Robert Rowbotham, II are all former prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a New Jersey Super Lawyer with over 30 years of trial experience.

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