We’ve all made mistakes at one point or another, particularly when we were younger. Kids and teens make mistakes all the time, which allow them to grow up. Toilet papering neighbor’s houses, ditching school, carving names into park benches, drinking while underage –these are all acts that seem to be no big deal while they are being committed. Unfortunately, sometimes these mistakes result in criminal charges that can result in serious consequences.
It’s important to know your child’s rights and potential consequences of their actions so you can make the right decision for their welfare. For example, police officers in Colorado cannot speak to your child without first obtaining your consent. Almost every Denver juvenile crime attorney will agree that it is in your child’s interest for you to deny this consent, particularly until your son or daughter has a lawyer present.
You should also know that if your child has three adjudications on his or her record, he or she could be placed in the Department of Youth Corrections for punishment. It doesn’t matter how minor the offenses were.
While we can understand the importance of having your child take responsibility for their actions, it is crucial that you do not urge your child to plead guilty or waive his or her constitutional rights. It is in your entire family’s interest to hire a skilled Denver criminal lawyer to represent your son or daughter and then deal with any of your own punishments at home, away from the courts. Contact our offices for a free consultation with a Denver criminal attorney.
The Tiftickjian Law Firm, P.C. provides criminal defense in the state of Colorado including Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Broomfield County, Denver County, Douglas County, Jefferson County and Summit County. These areas include Denver, Englewood, Aurora, Littleton, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Golden, Highlands Ranch, The Denver Tech Center, Lakewood, Englewood, Fort Collins, Arvada, Brighton, Westminster, Thornton, Superior, and across the Front Range. If you have been charged with a probation violation in the state of Colorado, contact the Tiftickjian Law Firm, P.C. for a complimentary consultation.
Our law offices are located at 3801 East Florida Ave, Suite 400,
Denver, CO 80210
Phone: (303) 991-5896