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When a Minor Violates Florida Curfew Rules

Violating minors’ Florida curfew can result in a civil infraction and fines for your child. Juvenile defense attorneys in Miami Beach can help: 877-663-5110.

Running Away from Home May Make Teens Susceptible to Criminal Law Action

Many teenagers often feel that they no longer can live at home and make the decision to run away. While this may seem like a good idea to teens at the time, many do not realize that running away is considered a crime in most states. More than 1 million teenagers run away from home [...]

Recent Juvenile Crime Statistics and How Criminal Law Comes into Play

A juvenile in the court system is defined as a person younger than 18 years of age who has committed a crime. The juvenile justice system was developed as a way to prosecute the criminal acts of children without exposing them to an adult court and prison system. It is also believed that juveniles have [...]

Handling a Juvenile Charge for Rape

Being charged with rape or another sex offense is a grave matter for anyone to deal with, especially for a juvenile. These kinds of allegations can be both traumatic and life-changing, so it’s important that you, as a responsible adult involved in the life of a child who is facing a serious juvenile charge, make certain [...]

My child, who is close to turning 19, committed a crime in Florida. Until what age is he considered a juvenile?

If your child is younger than 19, then his or her juvenile charge will be handled in Florida’s Juvenile Courts. Consult a Miami-Dade criminal defense law firm.