Bergen County, NJ Juvenile Attorney

New Jersey Attorney Protecting Juveniles Charged with Delinquent Acts

Having a child enter the New Jersey juvenile justice system is a serious matter that may affect the life of the child – and the family – for years to come. You and your child deserve the services of an experienced NJ juvenile defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C.

We will vigorously protect your child’s rights – and your rights as a parent. Whether you got a call from the police today, or whether your child has been involved in the juvenile justice system for years, contact us to learn more about how we can help.

When a juvenile (in New Jersey, a child under the age of 18) is charged with a delinquent act, such as theft, assault, sexual offenses including rape, drug or alcohol offenses, vandalism (including graffiti “tagging”), or even murder, the results can be very serious. A child may end up spending years in a locked juvenile detention facility (“juvenile hall” or “juvie”), or may even be tried as an adult and sentenced to an adult prison.

A skilled defense lawyer may be able to help your child avoid the most severe consequences.

Protecting the Rights of the Accused
(201) 530-6272, toll free (866) 699-6487, for Effective Juvenile Defense.

The most common result of a delinquency charge in New Jersey is probation supervision rather than detention. Often, a judge who orders probation will also order the child to perform community service, pay financial restitution, enter a residential drug or alcohol treatment program, or get counseling.

It’s important for parents to remember that children, just like adults, have Constitutional rights, and that the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C can help defend these rights.

The U.S. Supreme Court has held that children accused of juvenile offenses have the same rights as adults to due process and an attorney. Children also have the right not to incriminate themselves. Supreme Court Justice Fortas wrote that "Under our Constitution, the condition of being a boy does not justify a kangaroo court."

To make sure that your child’s rights are protected, contact us today!.