Naples, Florida, Juvenile Crime Defense AttorneyToo often kids are rushed through the Florida juvenile justice system. Even some parents encourage their children to plead guilty and take their punishment. However, a juvenile criminal record can have long-lasting or even permanent ramifications that are only discovered with hindsight. If your child was arrested for a crime, I offer a free initial consultation in order to offer you an honest, straightforward assessment of the case and your options. I have been a criminal defense lawyer in Southwest Florida for more than a decade, and I have extensive experience in juvenile courts in Collier and Lee counties. For four years, I handled nothing but juvenile cases as a public defender. State of Florida has its own separate bureaucracy called the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to handle cases involving a minor. Unfortunately, the system tends to presume all children guilty. The state attorney’s office, together with the DJJ, will attempt to dictate what happens to a child, including whether he or she is detained or sent to a commitment program, which is essentially a residential center for juveniles. Sometimes juveniles get a public defender, and sometimes they don't. If parents don't hire a defense attorney, many kids will go through juvenile court without any legal representation whatsoever. I was born and raised in northern New Jersey, and growing up I was harassed by cops fairly routinely. Now as a seasoned juvenile defense attorney, I see more of the same: kids going to court without attorneys and having settlements jammed down their throats. You should never force your child to enter guilty plea without a full understanding of the consequences this could have on your child's future. As your lawyer, I will keep an eye on the big picture and make sure your child's constitutional rights are protected. I will evaluate the strength of the state's cases to see whether the state even has enough evidence to making a finding of juvenile delinquency. Even if the government has a strong case, I will pay specific attention to mitigation and protection of the juvenile record. I handle all types of criminal offenses committed by a minor, including:
Free attorney consultation: If your son or daughter was arrested for a crime, contact me, Collier County juvenile defense attorney David T. Agoston. I have an office in Naples and a satellite office in Immokalee. Se habla español. |













