Juvenile Crimes

Denver Juvenile Crimes Defense Attorneys

A unique element in juvenile criminal charges is the age of the accused. As a youth, the accused has many decades of life before him or her. The child has not yet reached adulthood and can ill-afford a costly stumble or early-in-life barrier to success as an adult. If a youth is jailed, he or she will spend valuable years behind bars at a pivotal time of life. If the youth is convicted and burdened with a criminal record, the child's avenues to education, employment and other opportunities can be cut off, perhaps forever.

If you, your child or other minor loved one has been accused of a juvenile criminal offense, now is not the time to panic, and now is not the time to assume you are helpless in dealing with the criminal justice system. Now is the time to plan. An experienced juvenile crime defense attorney can strategize your defense, work to lessen your charges or have them dismissed, and keep the accused in school.

Experienced and Committed Juvenile Crime Defense Lawyers.

A strong juvenile criminal defense is required for any underage individual accused of committing a crime. Common charges include shoplifting, vandalism, theft and burglary, criminal mischief, sex crimes, statutory rape, minor in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, underage drinking and truancy. Juveniles can be charged and tried as adults, and removal from middle school and high school is often a very real possibility.

We can work to defend the rights of you or your child. Remember, government prosecutors must still prove your guilt and judges must still pass sentence if convicted. We will hold prosecutors to the strictest standards of proof, and we can use past records and other methods to reduce your charges and sentence. We can also work to ensure that the juvenile's records are expunged and sealed.  Expungement and sealing of records is not automatic. However, we at the law firm of Elkus & Sisson P.C. are very knowledgeable about these laws, and can work to expunge records at the appropriate time.

Contact Us

If you or your child has been accused of a juvenile crime, call us for a weekday, evening or weekend appointment. We accept credit cards and offer the experienced legal representation needed at an important and challenging time. Contact us at 303-567-7981.