Fighting Accusations of Juvenile Crimes in New York
The mistakes kids make today can seriously impact their options for tomorrow. Criminal proceedings can be extremely stressful for young people, and a criminal conviction could jeopardize job opportunities and college scholarships.
At the Law Office of Luke Scardigno, I am dedicated to protecting juveniles against criminal charges in New York. With over 20 years of experience, I can provide the representation you need in a case involving juvenile crime. I also have connections with many programs that can help your child get back on track.
Protect your child's future. Call 718-414-6186 or contact me online to schedule a free and immediate criminal defense consultation.
Protecting Juveniles in Family Court
Most juvenile criminal cases are handled in the New York Family Court System, instead of the Criminal Court. The focus is more on guiding the child to a better future than on punishment, if possible.
Over the past two decades, I have protected children against charges concerning criminal offenses in Family Court such as:
- Drug Possession, including marijuana and cocaine
- Graffiti and Vandalism
- Assault and Harassment
- Robbery, Burglary and Petit and Grand Larceny
- Criminal Trespass
- Criminal Mischief
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon
Giving New York Kids a Second Chance
The criminal defense process for adults is focused primarily on avoiding a conviction. Juvenile criminal defense is much more involved. As your child's lawyer, my goal is making his or her future better.
To do that, I will aggressively fight the criminal charges, but I will also work with you to resolve any issues with the school and identify programs that can help your child:
- School intervention — When kids are accused of crimes at school, they are likely to be expelled or suspended. I will represent your child at the board of education hearing concerning school suspension to present his or her side of the story.
- Available programs — I will guide your family to programs for anger management, drug and alcohol abuse and even school and job training. Not only does the court look favorably on these kinds of programs, they are often the key to helping children get back on track. These programs are designed to help youthful offenders find a better path.
An accusation of juvenile crime does not have to impair your child's opportunities going forward. If your child has been accused of a juvenile crime in Queens or any New York City borough, or Nassau or Suffolk counties, call 718-414-6186 or contact me online to schedule a free and immediate initial consultation. As your attorney, I will help you create a plan to protect your kid's future.
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