Pennsylvania Criminal and Juvenile Delinquency Attorney
For young people and adults alike, a criminal allegation or conviction can be devastating. A conviction to certain crimes will limit a person's educational and employment opportunities going forward. If you have been charged with a crime, or if your child has been charged with a crime, you need someone by your side who understands what you are going through. You need someone who will protect your rights and work to minimize the potential penalties that you face.
You need Gardner Law Office.
Based in Bethlehem, Gardner Law Office represent minors and adults in Allentown, Easton, the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Attorney Glenn Smith heads the firm's juvenile practice. Contact the office today to discuss your charges.
Bethlehem Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorneys
The juvenile court system has different goals than criminal courts for adults. Whenever possible, juvenile courts seek to rehabilitate individuals, rather than punish them. Under Pennsylvania law, a juvenile's misdemeanor conviction will be removed from their record upon turning 18. A felony conviction will remain on the juvenile's record, and can create problems down the road.
Glenn Smith will take the time to evaluate the evidence against you. If a dismissal of the charges is not likely, he will work with the courts and prosecutors to find a plea agreement that minimizes the harshest penalties. Gardner Law Office are able to handle every type of charge, including the following:
- Drug charges
- Theft
- Assault
- Disturbing the peace
- Vandalism
- Harassment and stalking
Working to Keep Cases in Juvenile Court
If you or your child is a repeat offender, and is alleged to have committed a crime such as robbery or assault, they can be tried as an adult. The punishments involved for juveniles tried as adults are incredibly severe. The lawyers of Gardner Law Office will take every possible action necessary to keep the case in juvenile court.
If you or your child has been charged with a crime, contact the Bethlehem juvenile criminal defense attorneys at Gardner Law Office. Call 610-228-4626 or toll free at 888-392-3518 today.
