Morris County Juvenile Court Lawyers
Shielding Youths from the Worst Consequences
If your child has been charged with a criminal offense, our attorneys work hard to minimize the penalties and the future impact. Bell & Hassing has handled all juvenile crimes, including serious crimes carrying the possibility of confinement to a youth detention facility.
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Over 20 Years of Juvenile Crime Defense
Our Morris County, New Jersey criminal defense lawyers can help, no matter what juvenile crime your son or daughter is accused of:
- Drug possession or sale
- Underage alcohol consumption or DWI
- Assault and battery (school fights, domestic abuse)
- Sexual assault
- Shoplifting, theft or burglary
Older teenagers can face adult prison for serious juvenile crimes, and even a youth of "tender years" can be sent to juvenile hall for certain offenses. We work to avoid incarceration at all costs, including taking the case to municipal court if the person is eligible for conditional discharge (charges eventually are dropped if the youth follows the court's conditions).
At Bell & Hassing, we understand that the ultimate goal of juvenile justice is to be rehabilitative rather than punitive. We press for drug and alcohol treatment, psychological counseling, community service, restitution or probation. Our philosophy is to deal with the whole person and the family — exploring ways to get the youth's life turned around so they do not land back at our door for a new arrest.
If a child in your care is charged with a juvenile crime, contact our experienced lawyers today to discuss the likely outcomes and defense strategies. Bell & Hassing practices in juvenile courts of Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties. We offer a free consultation, including weekends by appointment, at 973-607-4694. We also have a Spanish-speaking paralegal.
