Making mistakes is part of growing up. But when kids make mistakes that land them in legal trouble, they can face penalties that could follow them into adult life, limiting opportunities for jobs, student aid and military service. Kids adjudicated as juvenile delinquents can also be exposed to dangers and bad influences in juvenile detention that compound the problems they face. When teens are tried as adults, those bad influences can skyrocket as they are exposed, sometimes for years, to the physically and mentally dangerous culture of adult prisons. Minors accused of a crime can and should have an attorney represent them, even if they are tried as juveniles.

Balliro helps families facing juvenile charges ranging from minor to very serious, including:

• Vandalism
• Curfew violations
• Traffic offenses
• Using a false ID (or lending an ID to an unqualified driver)
• Underage drinking and juvenile DUI
• Drug offenses
• Shoplifting and other theft charges
• Assault and battery
• Statutory rape and other sex crimes
• Gang-related charges

Fortunately, Florida law gives Balliro a lot of options for helping minors accused of crimes. Juvenile judges have a variety of sentencing options, and a good West Palm Beach juvenile criminal defense attorney can argue for probation, community service and other penalties that help keep a one-time mistake from turning into a lifetime of regret. First-time offenders pleading guilty in Florida are eligible for teen court, an intervention program from which youthful offenders can emerge with a clean criminal record, as long as they complete a sentence decided by a jury of other teens. And if the situation requires a trial, our Fort Lauderdale juvenile criminal defense lawyers will mount a full and vigorous defense to protect your child’s future.

Founded by former public defenders and prosecutors, Balliro has years of experience defending Floridians accused of crimes. Our long experience with the Florida justice system means we know how prosecutors build their cases -- and we know where to look for mistakes or flaws that can destroy those cases. Our Miami juvenile criminal defense attorneys will never tell clients to plea bargain unless we believe that’s truly in their best interests; we are not afraid to go to trial. Thanks to our experience, we also understand that kids get into legal trouble at all times of day, not just from 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. That’s why we are available to clients and potential clients at all times -- 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Balliro offers free, confidential consultations to potential juvenile clients and their parents. To set one up, please contact us online today or call us toll-free at 1-866-ARRESTED from anywhere within Florida.