Juvenile Delinquency

Juvenile Law and Juvenile Delinquency can be a result of many innumerable factors, but can include: curfew violations, runaways, arson, trespassing, drug possession and sale, marijuana, vandalism, shoplifting, underage drinking, domestic violence, drunk driving, DUI-DWAI, traffic offenses, truancy, violent crimes, assault, gang-related activities, and burglary and robbery. Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

Navigating the juvenile justice system can be alarming for not only the child but also the parties involved. Helping families understand and navigate the often confusing and complex juvenile justice system, is one of Karen A. Walker’s primary goals. The Walker Law Firm is a member of the Colorado Juvenile Defender Center and will aggressively and effectively represent each child to make sure that your child is not incarcerated.

No one at The Walker Law Firm is here to judge. Karen A. Walker is here to help and she strongly believes that it is better to keep a child at home rather than sent to juvenile detention or worse, tried as an adult.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, & GUARDIANS

It is every person's nightmare to learn that their child has been arrested or is accused of a crime. A child or teen's entire life can be negatively impacted by what seems like a minor charge.

Consequences of a conviction or an adjudication may prevent a juvenile defendant from obtaining Federal student loans, grants, scholarships, and mortgages; and may prevent the child from being accepted to most colleges.

In most cases,adults may try to encourage the child or teen to cooperate with law enforcement officers prior to discussing the matter with an attorney. Often, cooperation with the police tends to escalate the situation and to make matters worse for the child. Be aware that there are Collateral Consequences to taking a plea.

PERMISSIBLE LIES THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TELL TO GET A CONFESSION. IT MAKES THEIR JOB EASIER TO HELP THE GOVERNMENT GET A CONVICTION:

  • Police officers will often tell the child's guardian that they just want to talk to the juvenile --just to clear things up. This is not true, in most cases, officers want to learn the facts that are unknown to them, to learn your child's involvement, and to learn the names of any friends or relatives that may have been with the child.

  • Police officers tell guardians that if the child doesn't talk to them, they will arrest the child. This is not true, in most cases, officers were going to arrest your child anyway. In most cases, if your child gives a statement, that statement will make it easier to get a conviction.

    • Police officers love to tell guardians that if the child tells the truth now, it will go much easier on them later. No it won't, the prosecution may even add more charges than what the police officer originally filed.

At The Walker Law Firm, your family will be provided with the following valued services:

  • Free initial consultations with a lawyer

  • Frequent case updates and promptly returned phone calls

  • Personal care and attention by an experienced attorney

  • Practical solutions to the specific needs of juveniles, parents, and guardians.

Is your child facing juvenile criminal charges? Contact an experienced attorney committed to the youngster in your life.