Juvenile Law

The goals of the juvenile justice system, at least in theory, are somewhat different than that of the adult system: for children, the goal is supposed to be rehabilitation, not punishment. Unfortunately there are district attorneys who are too quick to charge a child with a serious crime, judges too willing to detain a child or sentence him to a lengthy detention sentence, schools that function as a virtual pipeline to jail, and employers that ask juvenile applicants if they’ve ever been charged with a crime.

Protecting your child’s future

As your child’s attorney, Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Steven Pisani will thoroughly investigate all the facts to present a complete picture of the situation to the court. Steven Pisani has vast experience with all aspects of juvenile offenses, including initial procedures and trial. Our main goal is to reduce the negative impact on your child through negotiation or trial advocacy. In the event the charges are unjustified, we will work to get the charges reduced or dismissed. Our firm provides full service representation, including everything from assistance with school board disciplinary actions to expungement of juvenile records.

In some cases, generally involving violence and weapons, the prosecution can attempt to have a minor tried as an adult. In these cases, The Law Offices of Steven J. Pisani will fight to keep your child in the juvenile system, away from the harsher penalties of the adult court.

Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven Pisani strives to provide high quality representation to juveniles and their families by staying on top of new developments in juvenile justice law through attending nationally recognized seminars, training programs and studying the rapidly changing area of juvenile justice law.

Whether or not this is your child’s first encounter with the legal system, we can help you understand your options.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case