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Sometimes good kids make bad decisions due to their own immaturity, peer pressure or because they simply are lashing out because of other problems. The age of majority in Colorado is 18, and children over the age of 10 who commit a crime will be handled through the juvenile justice system. The only exception is that children over the age of 16 could face adult charges depending on the severity of the crime they are charged with. Regardless of their exact age, any child facing criminal charges deserves the professional representation of a Denver juvenile defense attorney.
In Colorado, juvenile justice has improved dramatically over the years but young people can still face very serious charges including:
Keep in mind, some of these crimes will have a permanent impact on your child. DUI crimes could result in their being unable to obtain a driver’s license until they are 21, sex crimes could result in life-long registration as a sex offender and violent crimes like murder could mean they are facing a life sentence in custody. Colorado has made great strides with their juvenile offender programs but they are not perfect.
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The goal of the juvenile justice system in Colorado is to rehabilitate the minor whenever possible. The process that takes place when a child is arrested and charged with a crime typically follows a specific pattern that works something like this:
Any parent who has been notified their child has been arrested and is facing charges should immediately contact a Denver juvenile defense attorney. Your child’s freedom and their future is on the line. The sooner you get a juvenile crime attorney involved, the more likely the situation is to have a positive outcome.
In Colorado, the law allows the courts to hold the parents accountable for the actions of their children. Parents may be sued civilly for injuries and damages caused by their child and be ordered to pay restitution.
In addition, parents may be required to:
When a child is charged with a crime and has been found guilty, their records are not automatically sealed when they turn 18. There are specific forms and a process that must be followed. Felony convictions are typically not eligible for expungement but many juvenile crimes are. Working with a juvenile defense attorney is imperative; your child’s future is on the line.
A juvenile record could prevent your child from obtaining student loans, limit their ability to find employment and cause problems finding housing. Mistakes happen and your child should not have to spend the rest of their lives dealing with the repercussions of something that happened when they were too immature to realize the long-term consequences of their actions.
Kevin Cahill is a long-time resident of Denver and has successfully defended numerous juveniles facing local, state and federal criminal charges. Additionally, he can help you file the necessary documents to have your child’s record sealed so they can get on with their lives and keep their past where it belongs—in the past. One mistake should not impact your child’s future.
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