NEW JERSEY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

TRENTON JUVENILE DEFENSE LAWYER

Expert Juvenile Defense Attorneys in Trenton, NJ

If you’re dealing with juvenile charges against your child, it is essential to have a skilled and experienced attorney on your side. At Spodek Law Group, we have been representing clients in the Trenton juvenile court for decades.

Our attorneys are passionate about protecting our clients’ rights and achieving the possible outcome. We believe that everyone deserves the defense possible, and we work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive just that.

Why Choose Spodek Law Group?

At Spodek Law Group, our attorneys have a wealth of experience in defending minors with charges ranging from robbery, aggravated assault, carjacking, drug possession to distribution of CDS, harassment, burglary and invasion of privacy. Our attorneys are well-versed in New Jersey laws relating to juvenile cases and can offer expert’s advice when navigating the legal system.

Our team is proactive in keeping an open line of communication with our clients as their case progresses. This ensures transparency throughout the legal process so you can have confidence that your case is in good hands.

Frequently Asked Questions in Trenton Juvenile Cases

Will My Child Have a Record if Convicted?

The most common concern of parents when their child faces juvenile charges is if their child will have a criminal record if convicted. In Trenton Juvenile court proceedings are kept “closed,” meaning records of what occurs during court cases are kept private. These records can only be accessed by law enforcement officials and courts administrators.

There isn’t a database accessible by employers or other organizations that they could use to find records from juvenile cases dealt within Trenton unless it’s an extreme case where New Jersey’s law mandates prosecutors inform schools when there is a conviction for a serious crime.

Do I Need to Hire an Attorney?

Yes! Hiring an attorney when your child faces criminal offenses will save them from potentially receiving maximum penalties or punishments given by the judge. Parents have no ability to represent their child as a lawyer. Cases are not heard in the juvenile court unless an attorney represents them.

Suppose parents can’t afford an attorney. In that case, they may apply for a public defender through the Mercer County Public Defender’s office, who will be appointed to their case free of charge to provide legal representation for the minor.

Can My Child Be Incarcerated?

Yes! In some cases, minors may face incarceration pending investigation and outcome of their case. If law enforcement officials determine that a child poses danger or threat to themselves, others or property, he/she may retain custody.

If it’s established following trial that the minor is guilty of committing crimes involving theft, drug possession or distribution or perpetuating violent acts like aggravated assault and terrorism threats among other criminal offenses, judges could impose incarceration as punishment.

Were The Police Allowed To Question My Child?

Police cannot question a minor without parental consent/police being inimical without present consult of their attorneys. If police interrogate a minor without parental consent / presence of an attorney, they must fulfill criteria required by law proving fairness and legality surrounding the questioning exercise within forty-eight hours before presenting it as lawful evidence during trial proceedings

To schedule your initial consultation with Attorney Todd Spodek about your child’s Trenton juvenile delinquency complaint, Contact our team at any time to discuss options available for your family throughout this difficult time.