Juvenile Offenses

Criminal Law and Juvenile Offenses in Maryland

Juveniles can be charged as either a minor, or as an adult. When charged as an adult, juveniles may receive sentences identical to those of adults. Therefore, in most cases, it is crucial to try and convince the State to charge a child as a juvenile, not as an adult. With over 21 years of experience in the area of criminal law, including a stint in the Juvenile Division of the Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County, Mr. Papirmeister understands the components and workings of the juvenile justice system and possesses an extensive knowledge of the personnel and procedures involved in the system.

A juvenile, who is 14 years or older, or who has a record of successive juvenile offenses is likely to face adult criminal charges. At the Law Offices of James N. Papirmeister, Esq., located in Suitland and Silver Spring, Maryland, we defend children facing charges as either an adult or as a juvenile. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

Juveniles Charges as an Adult

In the case of juveniles who are mandated to be tried in adult court, our firm is very experienced and skilled in providing diligent criminal defense representation. Minors can face adult criminal charges for any type of crime, including:

• Murder/Homicide
• Sexual Assault /Rape
• Drug Charges
• Assault and Battery

The Benefits of Juvenile Court

Unlike the adult criminal justice system, juvenile courts believe in rehabilitating children who commit crimes by providing them with services designed to correct their behavior. We defend children charged with juvenile offenses and focus on finding them the appropriate program to deal with their personal issues. Some of the programs available to correct juvenile misbehavior include:

• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Anger Management and Counseling
• Structured School Environment

To learn more about defending a child against a juvenile offense, contact the Law Offices of James N. Papirmeister, Esq., to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Our firm defends people throughout Washington D.C., Waldorf, La Plata, St. Charles, Suitland, and Montgomery County. Please call 301-589-2100 during regular hours or 301-367-6500 after hours.