Juvenile Robbery

Robbery is a serious felony offense in Florida that carries severe penalties if the defendant is convicted. A juvenile who commits robbery before the age of 18 must appear in court before a judge and may even be tried as an adult, depending on the severity of the crime. If you are a juvenile who has been charged with robbery, or if your child has been charged with robbery, contact the West Palm Beach criminal lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 today to discuss your defense.

Arrest and Charges

If you or your child is arrested for robbery as a juvenile, he or she may be detained for up to 21 days without bail or may be placed under house arrest with supervision until his or her hearing date. Typically, a child under the age of 18 will be charged as a juvenile and will appear in court before a judge. If the robbery involved a weapon or other aggravating circumstance, however, the child may be tried as an adult. In this case if a juvenile is convicted, he or she may face a lengthy prison sentence that may keep him or her imprisoned well into adulthood.

Legal Options and Defense

When a juvenile is charged with a crime, the court would rather focus on rehabilitating the child rather than issuing punishment. If there is no defense to the crime, the pre-trial diversion program can be a good option for a juvenile and his or her family. If the child is accepted, he or she may be assigned community service, mandatory attendance in educational programs, and counseling rather than being punished with imprisonment and fines. If the child successfully completes the program, the charges against him or her may be dismissed.

When the child has a defense to the crime or is being tried as an adult, it is important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney to help him or her throughout the case. An attorney will protect the child’s legal rights, and will fight to defend him or her against the criminal charges brought forward. We understand how terrifying a criminal charge can be for a minor and his or her family, and our West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers are committed to providing sound legal advice and assistance throughout your case.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love is facing juvenile robbery charges, contact the West Palm Beach juvenile robbery attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800.