Despite your teachings and warnings, your child may get in trouble with the law in New Jersey. From something less serious, like teenage pranks, vandalism (criminal mischief), and public nuisances, to the more serious theft, gang activity, or juvenile assault charges, minors who commit crimes are likely to face charges in the juvenile court system. […]

NJ Juvenile Assault Defense Attorneys Perhaps your minor child was picked up by the police for a fist fight at a local park, mall, or school, or another young person accused them of physical violence, and assault charges have been filed against them. Will they go to jail? What should you do? The juvenile court […]

New Jersey Juvenile Marijuana Defense Lawyers Despite the common myth, possessing marijuana without medical approval and a valid prescription in New Jersey remains illegal, for adults and juveniles alike. No matter what your personal thoughts and feelings are about marijuana, no amount of marijuana is permissible to possess in this State unless otherwise obtained in […]

Deferred Disposition in New Jersey New Jersey juvenile courts recognize that children who break the law may deserve a second chance. Given a substantial body of scientific literature noting that a child’s brain development may not be complete until they turn eighteen or older, courts typically make a serious effort to rehabilitate youthful offenders. Rather […]