Juveniles & School Tribunals
Being a parent is tough enough without navigating the complex and unknown juvenile court. This specialty of criminal law requires special jurisdictional, timelines, and punishments. Gone are the days of schools handling things 'in-house' - many fights and infractions that used to be handled internally now go to Juvenile Court & a School Tribunal.
More and more children find themselves entangled in the Juvenile Court system. If your child is involved in a fight or has a vape pen at school, they could very well find themselves charged with a misdemeanor and in need of an attorney.
In Juvenile Court, children can be placed on probation, be put in the Regional Youth Detention Center ('kid jail') for up to 30 days, or for serious felonies, up to years in the Department of Juvenile Justice ('kid prison').
Ian Whittle knows the juvenile court from his unique perspective of having been a juvenile prosecutor. In a free consultation, we can figure out how to best help your child through yet another part of their life that is changing.
The School Tribunal is an often over-looked, but important counterpart to Juvenile Court. A long-term suspension or expulsion can affect your child's grades, extracurricular activities, social activities, and their future. They will not be allowed to play sports, go to dances, or even be on any school property.
Fortunately, Ian Whittle is often able to present mitigating evidence to resolve the case amicably. Sometimes that means a shorter suspensions with online schooling, a voluntary withdraw that would not affect a permanent record, or a reconsideration of the discipline at all.
If your child gets into trouble, do not neglect this this committee that will have an irrevocable impact on their future.
