Juvenile Crimes

Greenbelt, Maryland, Juvenile Crimes Attorneys

Preventing young people from making the kinds of mistakes that lead to recidivism and entanglement in the criminal justice system is crucial. For a young person, counseling and outside help can often mean the difference between finding meaning and direction or ending up in prison as an adult. At Brennan Sullivan & McKenna, we're committed to helping young people charged in juvenile crimes get a second chance. In cases involving misdemeanor and low level felonies, the courts are often willing to work with juveniles to prevent them from entering into a life of crime. Our lawyers offer years of experience in working with the court and police in exploring alternatives to juvenile lock-up and other serious penalties.

If your teenage son or daughter has been arrested, we have the resources and experience to help him or her avoid further legal complications and a permanent criminal record. To schedule a confidential consultation, contact juvenile defense attorneys at Brennan Sullivan & McKenna today.

Criminal Charges Involving Juveniles

The law office of Brennan Sullivan & McKenna represents juveniles arrested for committing the following kinds of crime:

• Drug possession
• Underage drinking
• Arson
• Vandalism
• Shoplifting
• Assault
• Sexual assault
• Weapons violations

Avoiding Entanglement in the Criminal Justice System

In the juvenile court system, there is a willingness on the part of law enforcement officers, judges and prosecutors to work with juveniles in order to prevent them from re-offending and getting into trouble with the law. Consequently, there are more opportunities to work with judges and case workers in exploring community service, counseling or probation as an alternative to juvenile detention.

In many cases, the court wants some indication that a young person with a behavioral, social, drug or alcohol problem is receiving help to address the root cause of their anger or addiction. Our attorneys understand how to work with the court to explore alternatives to juvenile detention, asking that charges be reduced or dismissed in exchange for a promise to enter counseling or perform community service.

We're Also Prepared to Fight Criminal Charges

It's not uncommon for police officers to arrest kids that happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. When charges of juvenile delinquency are not supported by the evidence or eyewitness testimony, we are prepared to hire our own investigators, gather evidence and defend your son or daughter in court.

For more information about our practice and how we can help you, contact juvenile defense lawyers at Brennan Sullivan & McKenna today.