Juvenile Crimes
Southfield Juvenile Law Attorney
When youths face criminal charges, it is a big crossroads in their life. Their treatment in the juvenile justice system can be a wake-up call that puts them on a positive path — or it can break their spirit if the outcome is too punitive.
Call The Dorn Law Firm at 248.438.8716 if your child has been arrested for a crime. Our juvenile law attorneys works to ensure that the charges are appropriate and that your son or daughter is put into the right diversion program. We aim to minimize probation, license suspension and other measures that overly burden your child.
Criminal defense lawyer Heather Dorn practices in juvenile courts of Oakland County, Wayne County and the greater Metro Detroit area. She brings 13 years of experience and a belief that the juvenile system should focus on rehabilitation and reward youths for staying straight.
We Have Handled the Full Range of Juvenile Matters:
- Assault and school fights
- Sexual offenses/sexual harassment
- Drug possession
- Minor in possession of alcohol (MIP)
- Reckless driving or drunk driving (Zero Tolerance)
- Theft charges (shoplifting, larceny, auto theft, burglary)
- Vandalism/destruction of property
- Loitering or disorderly conduct
- School board expulsion hearings
- Probation violation hearings
- Secretary of State driver's license hearings
Serious Juvenile Crimes
If your child is accused of a serious felony such as rape, assault with a weapon, drug trafficking or a homicide, the prosecutor may try to transfer the minor into adult court. Heather Dorn will vigorously challenge any attempt to certify the child as an adult, but she is a skilled trial lawyer who can attack the prosecution's case if it does happen.
Your Child Deserves a Chance
Juvenile law is supposed to give youthful offenders a second chance and help them turn their lives around. The Dorn Law Firm is committed to holding the system to its mission so that your child's future is not ruined.
Contact our Southfield law office for a free initial consultation. We offer evening and weekend meetings by appointment.
