Miami Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorneys
Representing Minors Accused of Serious Offenses in South Florida
When juveniles are accused of committing crimes, they are subject to serious consequences. While the goal of the juvenile justice system is rehabilitation, you or your child’s future could be in jeopardy. Although the juvenile justice system is geared toward rehabilitation, law enforcement officers and prosecutors can be unforgiving and show little mercy when a child is accused of a crime. Don't take a chance with your child's future.
It is important that you contact an attorney who has experience not only in state criminal defense but also in representing minors. The criminal justice process for juveniles is not the same as for adults; it is important that your attorney knows how to navigate the process in order to better your chance of securing a favorable outcome.
Contact Hubbs Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation. Our Miami juvenile criminal defense attorneys have helped minors facing serious criminal accusations. We understand what is at stake, and we are prepared to aggressively advocate for you and your child.
Reach out to us today at (305) 570-4802. You can also contact us online via our free online request form. Se habla español.
Common Juvenile Charges
The most common criminal charges prosecuted in juvenile courts in Miami, FL, and the surrounding areas in Miami-Dade County include:
- Possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under age 21 (s. 562.111, F.S.);
- Possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis (s. 893.13(6)(b), F.S.);
- Use, possession, manufacture, delivery, transportation, advertisement, or retail sale of drug paraphernalia (s. 893.147, F.S.); or
- Disorderly conduct (s. 877.03, F.S.);
- Theft (ss. 812.04(2)(e) and (3)(a), F.S.);
- Shoplifting, retail theft, and farm theft (s. 812.015(2), F.S.);
- Battery (s. 784.03(1), F.S.);
- Criminal Mischief (s. 806.13, F.S.);
- Trespass (ss. 810.08 and 810.09, F.S.);
- Loitering and prowling (s. 856.021, F.S.);
- Affrays and riots (s. 870.01(1), F.S.); and
- Resisting an officer without violence (s. 843.02, F.S.).
At Hubbs Law Firm, we represent minors accused of these and other crimes. We understand that it is a frightening and often overwhelming experience when you or your child is accused of a crime; we are here to provide you with the answers, resources, and representation you need.
Experienced Miami Juvenile Defense Attorneys
At Hubbs Law Firm, our founding attorney has extensive experience in criminal trial law, including juvenile criminal defense. In addition, both E.J. and Erika Hubbs are former prosecutors. This has provided them with a unique understanding of how the prosecution works. They use this in-depth knowledge in order to help their clients prepare solid defenses to even the most serious of criminal charges.
For immediate assistance with juvenile defense in Miami, contact Hubbs Law Firm online or by phone at (305) 570-4802.
Additional Resources
- Detention Centers in Miami-Dade County – Visit the website of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice to learn more about the Miami-Dade Regional Juvenile Detention Center, located at 3300 NW 27th Avenue in Miami. The juvenile detention center in Miami-Dade County has more than 120 beds and serves young people throughout south Florida while being detained pending adjudication, disposition, or placement in a commitment facility. Educational services are funded by the Department of Education through local school districts. The average length of stay in secure detention in the Miami-Dade Detention Center is approximately 15 days.
- Miami-Dade County Juvenile Services Department (JSD) – Visit the website of the Miami-Dade County to learn more about services for young people and families in Miami within the juvenile justice center. Previously known as the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC), the facility has served more than 195,000 minor children and juvenile arrests in Miami-Dade County.
- Juvenile Justice Center in Miami, FL – Visit the website of the Clerk of Court in Miami-Dade County, FL, to learn more about the juvenile justice center, located at 155 N.W. 3 Street, Suite 3318, Miami, FL, 33128. Find information about the juvenile courts.
As professional Miami criminal defense attorneys, we take every case personally give every client the deliberate care it deserves. Our clients become part of our family and we fight relentlessly for their rights. Read more about us to find out how we can help you.
Frequently Asked Questions of Juvenile Offenses
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 305-570-4802 today!
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Do minors in Florida have the right to an attorney in juvenile court?
Yes, minors have a right to an attorney throughout all the stages of juvenile court. An experienced defense attorney can help advocate for a minor’s rights and help them navigate complicated legal proceedings.
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How do we pay bond on a juvenile case?
The pretrial release process is different in juvenile court than adult court. Generally, juveniles are not given a bond when they are arrested. Instead, they are held in a juvenile detention facility until their detention hearing which is generally the next day. At the detention hearing, the Court will decide whether to release the child, place the child on home detention, or continue to hold the child in secure detention. However, generally there is no requirement to pay a monetary bond like adult cases.
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How much jail time can my child do on a juvenile case?
Children do not get sentenced to jail like adult cases. If a child pleads guilty or is found guilty at trial, the Judge can sentence them to probation or commit them to a facility run by the Department of Juvenile Justice. It should be noted that the goal of juvenile proceedings is rehabilitation, not punishment. However, a child can be committed to a juvenile facility up until the age of 21.
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Can juvenile records be expunged if Florida.
Yes, in many cases expungement occurs automatically when the individual turns 21 or 26 depending on the crime and outcome of the case. In other cases, an individual will need to file a petition to expunge his or her case.
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What are the immigration consequences for a juvenile conviction?
Generally, none. An adjudication in juvenile court is generally not considered a criminal conviction under immigration law.
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