Overland Park Juvenile Crime Attorney
Juvenile Crime Defense: Protecting the Rights of Young People
Young people sometimes do not stop to think before they act. Most of the time these actions don't have serious repercussions, and there is no lasting harm. When peer pressure or rebellion causes them to run afoul of the law, a parent can feel uncertain about what to do. An established Overland Park criminal defense attorney can help you to understand your child's legal situation and rights, as well as the possible options which will help you to make an informed decision.
Juvenile Defense Lawyer in Overland Park
Sometimes juveniles are seen as an easy scapegoat and wrongly held responsible for some criminal offense. In some cases a minor was simply in the company of friends who violated the law and winds up mistakenly accused. The variety of errors in judgment a child can make or ways a minor can get into trouble are almost unlimited. The Juvenile court system works to rehabilitate and educate minors who have mistakenly or deliberately committed an offense and makes every effort to differentiate between the two. For this reason, it is preferable to keep a young person in the juvenile system rather than tried as an adult. Depending upon the child's age and the seriousness of the crime a prosecutor may seek to have a minor tried in an adult court. To ensure that your child's rights are fully protected and that your child is provided with a professional and aggressive defense, choose a juvenile crime lawyer who is fully familiar with both court systems and will do everything possible to fight for the future of your child.
Common juvenile offenses include: Minor in possession of alcohol, Minor in consumption of alcohol, drug crimes, theft crimes, vandalism, sex crimes, DUI, and violent crimes. In short, juveniles can commit all the same crimes as an adult plus a few more. A juvenile who is convicted may not be eligible for expungement. This means he or she has a permanent criminal record which can have a drastic affect in the future, even after reaching the age of majority. A criminal defense lawyer at our firm is committed to keeping juveniles out of the justice system and in fighting for their rights . Call Attorney Robert C. Gigstad to discuss your concerns and get your questions answered.
If you or your child is in need of professional defense, contact an Overland juvenile crime lawyer at our firm who is passionate about protecting the rights of minors.
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"Everything with my experience has been far and above."Everything with my experience has been far and above. But the kindness and being treated with such respect has meant so much to me.Former Client
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"Robert Was Able to Get My Case Dropped"I had just had my second DUI and I thought I was in big trouble. Since it was a 2nd I thought I was definitely going to jail, but Robert was able to get my case dropped. I could not believe it!Casey
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"I Would Highly Recommend Giving Robert a Call"Robert was very easy to work with. He took care of my speeding ticket for a very reasonable fee and had the ticket amended down to a non-moving violation so no points against my drivers license or insurance rate increases. If you have a speeding ticket in the KC area that needs to be dealt with, I would highly recommend giving Robert a call.Mat
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"Mr. Gigstad Was Able to Help Calm Me down and Get Everything Worked out for Me with My DUI"I was freaked out when I came to him, but Mr. Gigstad was able to help calm me down and get everything worked out for me with my DUI. I hope I don't get in trouble and need him again, but I would gladly recommend his services.Davis
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"He Is Very Adept at Guiding You to the Very Best Scenario for Your Particular Situation"I highly recommend Mr. Gigstad for your legal needs. He is very adept at guiding you to the very best scenario for your particular situation. He helped my husband and I with a case that would have required us to travel to Kansas had we not hired him. He made it possible for us to stay here in Florida as he went to all of our court appearances, negotiated so we would receive the lightest possible court penalties, including negotiating for the lowest fine that the court would accept. As a bonus, Mr. Gigstad is extremely reasonable! If you would like to get the best outcome for your case, hire Mr. Gigstad!Lindy
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"He Is an Excellent Choice for Legal Representation"Robert was able to take care of my speeding ticket in a timely and affordable fashion. He is an excellent choice for legal representation.Dan
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"I Would Recommend Him to Anyone"Robert represented me on my case in Manhattan, KS with great results. I would recommend him to anyone.Mike
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"Top Notch Job! Mr. Gigstad Did an Excellent Job"javascript:void('Save')Bill
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DISMISSED STATE OF KANSAS V. J.M.
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DISMISSED CITY OF OVERLAND PARK V. H.C.
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Dismissal City of Gardner v. J.V.
First-time DUI dismissed after Attorney Josh Zarse highlighted significant issues in the case.
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Dismissed before Trial. State of Kansas v. G.E.
1st Time Drug DUI & Speeding. Dismissed before Trial.
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All Charges Dismissed City of Roeland Park v. B.T.