Archive | September, 2011

When Your Child is Arrested

September 25, 2011  |   Posted by :   |   juvenile defense law   |   0 Comment

When your child is arrested there are several things that can happen: -The police can make a record of your child’s arrest, noting what he/she is being accused of as well as other important information, and then let your child go home. -Your child might be sent to a holding facility at the police station. -Your child might have [...]

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Can you Seal a Child’s Juvenile Records?

September 17, 2011  |   Posted by :   |   juvenile defense law   |   0 Comment

Occasionally a child’s juvenile records can be sealed. If your child wishes to have his/her records sealed, they must file a petition to do so after he/she turns 18 years old. The petition can also be filed if the case has been over for 5-6 years. The court will need to approve the petition and if it is, [...]

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