Criminal Law ~ Juvenile Offenses
Juvenile Offenses
At Axelrod & Associates, we always remember that defending a minor against a criminal offense is more than just avoiding penalties. It is about protecting a young person's future. We provide vigorous and skillful legal defense for families of adolescents charged with criminal offenses in communities throughout northeastern South Carolina. By being extremely familiar with the juvenile court system, we know the defense strategies that often lead to a reduction in penalties. Protecting your child's future is my highest priority. At Axelrod & Associates, we always remember that a single mistake doesn't make your child a criminal. I make sure the juvenile courts understand that, as well. It is very important to know that any conviction of a drug charge or an alcohol-related charge can restrict a juvenile's ability to obtain scholarship money in South Carolina. * DUI, alcohol charges * Date rape * Truancy * Assault * Shoplifting, theft, check forgery * Minor possession of alcohol and/or drugs * Simple possession, marijuana and/or cocaine * Runaways Juvenile sex crimes Adolescents involved in youthful relationships make mistakes. If your teenager has been charged with criminal sexual conduct, date rape, or other sex offense, we will fight hard to avoid a sex crime conviction on the permanent record. No matter what he or she has said to the police, there is always an effective defense to help reduce charges and penalties. Remain calm, and contact an experienced juvenile court lawyer. Diversion Programs and Pre-Trial Intervention, also known as PTI Many juvenile charges can be referred through court approved diversion programs which allow the juvenile to successfully complete a determinate amount of community service, pay any restitution owed, and receive extensive counseling. Upon successful completion of these diversion programs, many juvenile criminal charges can be expunged/wiped clean from their criminal record.