Juvenile records may be sealed but conviction of a juvenile crime can still have a lasting impact on a child's future. A juvenile can be locked up until he or she is 21, even if the same crime would land an adult in jail for only a year.
If your child has been charged with a juvenile crime, you need skilled defense counsel to help fight these charges and protect your child's future. The Champaign juvenile defense lawyers at Kennedy & Hensley, Attorneys at Law, will stand by your side and help protect the rights of your child.
For answers to your questions about the juvenile system and how to defend your child, contact our attorneys online or call us at 217-689-0481.
Defending the Rights of Juveniles in East Central Illinois
At our firm, we represent juveniles who have been charged with all types of crimes, including:
- Underage drinking and driving: Underage drinking charges can lead to the loss of your child's license. Alcohol can destroy your driving privileges even if you don't get behind the wheel. We will work to fight these charges.
- Mob violence: Flash mobs and other forms of mob violence that take a criminal turn can lead to mob action or even hate crime charges. This could include large groups getting together to simultaneously shoplift from a store or assault people.
- Sex crimes: From child pornography to date rape, sex crime charges can damage your child's reputation and could lead to listing on the sex offender registry. These cases are sensitive and we will help you protect your child's rights and future.
- Drug crimes: From possession of marijuana to sale of prescription drugs, our attorneys will work to avoid conviction and get your child the help he or she needs.
- Assault and bullying: We can represent your child in juvenile court and defend your child from actions at school if he or she is charged with assault, has been in fights at school or is accused of bullying other students.
- Weapon possession: Our attorneys will help you protect your child from weapons charges and can defend your child in school hearings.
Alternative Sentencing Programs
We actively seek alternative sentencing programs for juveniles accused of crimes to avoid incarceration. This could include diversionary programs, rehabilitation, counseling or probation. Our attorneys will explore every avenue to keep you child out of juvenile detention, and we will work to minimize the impact of these charges on your child's future.
Contact a Champaign-Urbana Drug Crime Lawyer at Our Firm
Call 217-689-0481 to speak with a criminal defense attorney at our firm or contact our lawyers online. If your child is in custody, we can visit with you at the police station or juvenile detention center.
