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Bradley Johnson AttorneysJuvenile Crimes Some think that juvenile crimes mean "lesser" charges as compared to adult charges; this is an all-too-common misconception. Only in 1988 did the Supreme Court rule that juveniles under 16 could not be executed for crimes, and only as recently as 2005 did the Supreme Court rule, in a narrow 5-4 decision, to strike down the death penalty for persons under the age of 18. Approximately 200,000 young defendants are sent through the adult system every year, usually for violent or severe crimes. If not charged as an adult juveniles are commonly sent to foster homes, reform or other institutions until they are 18, they can be put on probation or house arrest, among many other damaging results. The Supreme Court in the past has acknowledged that, “the State has a ‘parens patriae interest in preserving and promoting the welfare of the child’ [making] a juvenile proceeding fundamentally different from an adult criminal trial.” Schall vs. Martin, 467 U.S. 253, 263 (1984). However these intentions have long ago been lost, with juvenile court acting in a similar manner to adult court, the goal being not to rehabilitate but unfortunately to punish. Common Offenses
Listening to Our Clients We have a great deal of experience when it comes to handling juvenile charges, thus we are aware of the familial needs during this trying time. One of the best characteristics of Bradley Johnson Attorneys is our ability to listen, especially to young people who feel that their voice is not being heard. As many in our firm have families themselves, we are quite conscious of the role that families play in the proper representation of young clients DO NOT take a juvenile charge lightly; it is in your best interest to contact a Bradley Johnson Attorney today to ensure that you have the best chance at preserving your clean record, are not tried as an adult, and to give your case the best team to get the most favorable legal outcome for you. One of the biggest penalties for a juvenile conviction is not the fines or even incarceration, rather the blemish on your record. This mark can stay with you and profoundly alter the direction of your life, affecting future job and educational prospects from a very early age. Do not let this happen to you, Bradley Johnson Attorneys can aid you in maintaining your untarnished record. Let us Help Contact Bradley Johnson Attorneys now to set up a free, full one hour consultation to discuss your criminal defense options. There is a reason people all over Washington have put their faith in our sophisticated expertise and trust us to handle their criminal defense needs. Call us now at 206.223.4020 and let us show you just how much of a difference we can make. Early intervention is a key to success; call so that we may help you today. |
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