JUVENILE LAW

DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT

Arkansas law defines a juvenile who is “dependent-neglected” as “any juvenile who is at substantial risk of serious harm as a result of the following acts or omissions to the juvenile, a sibling, or another juvenile:

(i) abandonment;

(ii) abuse;

(iii) sexual abuse;

(iv) sexual exploitation;

(v) neglect;

(vi) parental unfitness; or

(vii) being present in a dwelling or structure during the manufacturing of methamphetamine with the knowledge of his or her parent, guardian, or custodian.

Whether it’s through my work as an attorney ad litem for foster children, or my representation of adoptive parents, I have the experience needed to handle difficult juvenile cases in this area.

DELINQUENCY

Arkansas law defines “delinquent juvenile” as “a juvenile ten years old or older who has committed an act other than a traffic offense or game and fish violation that, if the act had been committed by an adult, would subject the adult to prosecution for a felony, misdemeanor, or violation under the applicable criminal laws of this state.”

There are many factors that go into a child committing a crime. Sometimes kids make mistakes. And when they do, they need a strong advocate who knows the juvenile court system. If your child or a child you love has been charged with a crime, I want to fight for them.

Whether your child made a mistake or is actually innocent, give me a call to discuss your child’s legal options in the face of criminal charges.