Tampa Juvenile Crimes Lawyers

Florida Juvenile Crime Law
A juvenile crime is a criminal act that is committed by a minor (person below the legal age of 18).  In Florida, the most common types of juvenile crimes usually involve drugs, alcohol, illegal sex acts, or violence.  When juveniles commit criminal offenses, they can be arrested by law enforcement and be charged with a crime.  They will then have to go through the criminal process, which can be very stressful for them and their families.

Unlike the adult criminal process, the juvenile criminal process focuses on rehabilitating the minor instead of punishing them.  It is believed that minors have a greater chance of learning from their mistakes than adults do.  For this reason, many of the legal consequences a juvenile faces if he/she is convicted of a crime have to do with getting mental treatment, learning to obey rules, and adding structure into their day-to-day lives. 
 
Types of Juvenile Crimes

According to the law, numerous illegal acts are categorized as juvenile crimes in the state of Florida.  Some of the most serious juvenile crimes that are frequently committed are:

• DUI
• drug crimes
• sex crimes
• gang crimes
• theft crimes
• violent crimes
• vandalism
• violation of probation

Obtaining a Tampa Juvenile Crime Defense Attorney

After a person has been charged with committing a juvenile crime, it is imperative that the person and their family consult with a skilled Florida criminal defense attorney.  A defense lawyer can get involved from the onset of the legal process and provide insight and direction as the person’s case progresses.  Additionally, a Tampa juvenile crimes attorney can negotiate with judges and prosecutors to possibly have the person’s criminal charges reduced, or in some cases, dismissed entirely. 

Has your child been charged with a crime in Florida?

At Thomas & Paulk, we have represented many clients who were facing convictions for juvenile crimes.  With our help, our past clients have been able to fight their juvenile crime charges and obtain successful outcomes in court.  Our experienced Florida juvenile criminal defense lawyers are aggressive, professional litigators who are ready to help you.

If you have or a loved one have been charged with a juvenile crime in Tampa or it's surrounding areas, and you would like to speak with a qualified juvenile crimes criminal defense attorney, call Thomas & Paulk today at 1-800-239-3195!

The Juvenile Crimes Criminal Defense Attorneys at Thomas & Paulk defend individuals throughout the Tampa Bay area and Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma.