Castle Rock Juvenile Criminal Lawyer | Douglas County Juvenile Attorneys in Colorado
Parker Juvenile Crime Lawyer: Juvenile Adjudication and Direct File in Colorado
If a child is accused of committing a criminal offense in Parker, such as Indecent Exposure, Assault, Trespassing or Criminal Mischief, they will have to appear in Castle Rock teen court / juvenile court. The juvenile court is located at the Douglas County Courthouse in Castle Rock. Here, the juvenile or teen will appear before a juvenile judge or juvenile magistrate. If a juvenile is found guilty in juvenile court, they will not receive a conviction, but instead a juvenile adjudication. Juvenile adjudication basically means the teen will be given alternatives to the consequences of an adult criminal conviction. If a juvenile is accused of committing a more serious criminal offense, such as Sexual Assault or Murder, they can be charged as an adult. This is known as Direct File (Direct Filing). There are specific laws in place for when a prosecutor can use Direct File on a juvenile or child in Colorado. If a child is convicted of a criminal offense as an adult under Direct File, they will serve a jail or prison sentence once they turn 18 years old. Contact a Castle Rock juvenile criminal lawyer from Sawyer Legal Group to meet with your child if they are facing criminal charges.
Juvenile Record Expungement in Castle Rock and Larkspur: Can a Juvenile Record Be Expunged in Douglas County?
If a juvenile is adjudicated in Larkspur or Castle Rock, there is a possibility that your child’s criminal record can be expunged. Expungement means the criminal case will be closed and it won’t be accessible to the public. Where a juvenile is facing a conviction for an offense such as Sexual Assault, Murder / Homicide, or felony Assault, record expungement may not be possible, but there are ways to lessen the impact of a conviction or adjudication.
Juvenile Lawyer in Castle Rock: Our Criminal Lawyers Have Relationships with Treatment Providers and Counselors
In Castle Rock, many juvenile cases require the help of a drug treatment program, sex offender treatment program, or a mental health counselor. Our criminal defense lawyers work closely with treatment providers and counselors across Colorado to ensure a better outcome in your child’s criminal case. In a juvenile sex crime case, a Castle Rock juvenile criminal lawyer at Sawyer Legal Group will work with other sex treatment providers to make certain the government does not rely on the “one-size-fits-all” approach with your child. In all juvenile criminal cases, a Castle Rock juvenile criminal lawyer at Sawyer Legal Group can educate the government in understanding your child’s situation and the circumstances of their charges. If they won't listen, we are prepared to take the case to trial.
Colorado Juvenile Detention Centers Where We Visit Kids in Trouble
Across Colorado, there are many juvenile detention centers / facilities which our criminal defense lawyers visit when your kid is facing criminal charges. They are listed below:
Douglas County Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney: Call Us at 303-265-1950
The Castle Rock criminal defense lawyers at Sawyer Legal Group understand that children and teens make mistakes. In many cases, they are falsely accused. Often, the government is unforgiving despite knowing the facts. A Castle Rock juvenile criminal lawyer from Sawyer Legal Group will work hard to get your child’s case dismissed, refer your child to a diversion program or help get your child’s record expunged. We want to help your child have access to the opportunities that other children their age have. We want them to go to college, find housing or find a good job. Your child deserves a second chance and a hopeful future.