Juvenile Offenses

Washington, D.C., Juvenile Crimes Defense

Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes people even have to go to jail for their mistakes. However, the law also recognizes that some people ought to be held less accountable for their actions than others are. In the case of juvenile crimes, this translates into the need to make sure that the mistakes already made are not compounded by the decisions of the court.

If you are the parent of a minor who has been charged with committing a crime, our lawyers will make certain that the rights of your child are protected to the fullest. For a free initial consultation, contact The Robinson & Kourtesis Law Firm today.

Maryland Juvenile Law Attorneys

At The Robinson & Kourtesis Law Firm, we handle juvenile criminal cases in the Washington, D.C., metro area, Maryland, and northern Virginia, and represent juveniles charged with crimes such as:

• Vandalism
• Criminal trespass
• Breaking and entering
• Shoplifting / theft
• Car theft / auto theft
• Drug possession
• Juvenile traffic offenses
• Underage drinking
• Juvenile DUI / DWI
• Truancy / juvenile delinquency

With certain exceptions for the most serious juvenile crimes, by law a juvenile offender is not subject to the same penalties or judicial process as adult offenders charged with the same crimes. Our lawyers know the juvenile justice systems and laws that apply to juvenile offenders in our area and have helped many families and young people to avoid the potentially life-changing consequences convictions can have or at the very least, to minimize the damages they suffer.

In many cases, skilled negotiation behind the scenes and good guidance often allow our clients to be placed into diversion programs that help them avoid convictions altogether. Our lawyers also help clients in the D.C. metro area get records of juvenile crimes expunged under the provisions of the District of Columbia's Youth Rehabilitation Act.

"The criminal lawyer to hire if your case is hopeless"
— Washingtonian Magazine —

No matter what the charges or evidence against your son or daughter is, hope is not lost. Call our Washington, D.C., law offices at 1-800-959-4DUI or contact us via e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation and find out what our defense lawyers can do for your child.