Indianapolis Juvenile Defense Attorneys

Handling Juvenile Offenses in Indianapolis, IN

If you or your child has been accused of or arrested for a juvenile offense, you are probably worried about the future. A criminal conviction can be damaging enough, but when it involves a minor, the long-lasting effects can be amplified. Juveniles could spend the rest of their lives dealing with a mistake they made years ago. They may even have trouble gaining admission into the college of their choice.

Don't lose control of the rest of your life. Contact our team of Indianapolis criminal defense attorneys for the help you need.

Common Types of Juvenile Offenses

We all make mistakes, especially when we are young and lack the life experience and judgment that comes with age. This is why the main goal of the juvenile judicial system is not necessarily to punish juveniles, but to help them rehabilitate so that they don't commit subsequent offenses.

Some of the most common kinds of juvenile offenses include:

• Possession or consumption of alcohol
• Possession or consumption of drugs
• Skipping school

Juvenile offenses are commonly punished with driver's license suspension, fines, mandatory counseling, and in some cases, detention in a juvenile facility. Depending on the severity and nature of the crime, a juvenile case may also be turned over to the adult judicial system, where the minor may be subject to harsher penalties.

Accused? Call our Indianapolis criminal defense lawyers at (317) 565-2221!

No matter the seriousness of your case, our firm is in a position to challenge the charges being made against you. Should you choose to retain our firm's legal services, you can expect to receive client-focused representation from start to finish. We have the sharp litigation skills and legal insight required to advocate on your behalf both inside and outside of court. We will work tirelessly to help you obtain the most positive case outcome possible.

For the passionate and aggressive legal representation you need for your juvenile offense case, call us at Bowen & Associates, LLC. We would be happy to answer your questions and address any of your concerns during a free case review, in person or over Skype.