There are many crimes for which a juvenile may be held accountable in the same way as an adult. When a child commits a serious felony, they may appear in front of a judge and jury in the adult system and have their sentence handed to them by a group of people that doesn’t understand their history or emotional state. This can be very frightening for parents and guardians.
While their are definite disadvantages to being tried in adult court, their are advantages as well. Here is a list of both.
In certain cases, it is in the child’s best interest to be heard in the adult system.
In other instances, being heard in adult court is not in the best interest of the child. Disadvantages include:
No matter where your child is being heard, knowing that your child is facing serious consequences for their alleged actions can be frightening and stressful. When your child is accused of committing a crime in Orlando, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney assisting your child and your family. Call our team today and schedule an appointment for a free case evaluation.
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