Protecting our youth is one of society’s most important responsibilities—but unfortunately, police and prosecutors often overlook the fact that kids accused of juvenile offenses are just that: kids.

The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized that children are easily influenced by their peers and immediate surroundings. Children are vulnerable to the after-effects of troubled childhoods and family dysfunction, and even the most mature kids typically lack the emotional maturity to recognize the seriousness of the offenses they commit.

It’s incredibly important to protect your children if they’re accused of crime, and to do that effectively, you need to work with a Chicago juvenile defense lawyer who understands what your whole family is going through.

Chicago Juvenile Defense

Whether your child is accused of a minor traffic violation or something more serious, such as a felony offense, he or she deserves aggressive legal representation from a Chicago juvenile defense lawyer who recognizes the long-lasting effects a conviction can have. While some juvenile offenses can be expunged, not all of them can; that means your child needs an attorney to protect his or her rights as soon as possible.

Children can’t comprehend the consequences of their actions the way that adults can, but they can still be charged with a wide range of crimes, including felonies and misdemeanors such as:

The sad truth is that many children who lack the capacity to think and understand as adults are actually tried as adults—and the criminal justice system isn’t perfect.

Talk to a Chicago Juvenile Defense Lawyer Now

If your child has been accused of any crime, even if you feel it’s minor, it’s a good idea to talk to a Chicago juvenile defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Attorney Matt Fakhoury is an adjunct professor at DePaul University, and he has the unique advantage of recognizing the unjust and harsh realities of the juvenile criminal justice system that affects youth in Chicago, Skokie, Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg.

Call us at 847-920-4540 for a free juvenile offense case evaluation right now. We can help your child—and your family—get the best possible outcome, regardless of the circumstances.