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The Commonwealth of Virginia has long recognized that juvenile offenders must be treated differently from adults. More emphasis is placed on alternatives to incarceration, including treatment programs and court-sponsored programs aimed at avoiding juvenile delinquency. However, juveniles charged with criminal offenses can still face serious, potentially life-long consequences. For example, juveniles fourteen (14) and over who are convicted of a felony will have a felony record for life. That record will be open to the public, including colleges, the military and prospective employers, forever. Worse yet, for serious crimes juveniles can be tried as adults and if convicted can be sentenced to adult prison, even as young as fourteen (14) years old.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a juvenile crime, from shoplifting to drug possession to simple assault to gang crimes to murder, we can help. Please contact a Virginia juvenile court attorney at our law firm today for a free consultation and case evaluation.

At Lopez, Meleen & Sprano, our juvenile law lawyers focus on minimizing the negative consequences to our clients and enabling them to:

• avoid conviction
• avoid jail or juvenile detention
• avoid a felony record
• avoid being certified and/or sentenced as an adult

Don't put your future at risk. Please contact a Virginia juvenile court attorney at Lopez, Meleen & Sprano to discuss the specifics of your case.

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