Juvenile Adjudications.

The juvenile system is different, in that the stated goal of the juvenile system is rehabilitation, however, a juvenile conviction can impact people for the rest of their lives. If you don’t secure experienced and capable representation from the outset of th case, you can lose all control over what happens to your child. Page Law id here to help.

Juvenile Justice.

Increasingly more and more young people are being charged with crimes, some of which are very serious allegations that can have lasting consequences. Page Law has handled every stage of juvenile cases from the initial appearance to the status conference as well as admission hearings and denial hearings (juvenile trials). If your child is charged, you need representation immediately so that someone can advocate for you from the beginning.

WHAT WE DO

Topics We Cover.

Page Law is committed to providing proactive representation of child keeping their best interests at the forefront of our strategy. We understand and anticipate the long-term affects that can result from a juvenile adudication.

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    Shelter Care Hearing

    In serious cases or thos involving violence, guns, or other dangerous activity the Commonwealth may recommend that the juvenile be removed of the home. You need representation at this early stage.

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    Status Conference

    One of the earliest court appearances in a juvenile case is called a status conference. Page Law can accompany you and your child to the conference which will be the first opportunity to meet with and/or negotiate with the ADA.

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    Adjudication Hearing

    If you and your child determine that admitteing involvement is in your best interests, the adjudication hearing is where the juvenile would admit participation in delinquent activity. Page Law is here to represent you in the case of an adjudication.

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    Denial Hearing

    A denial hearing is the equivalent of a trial in the adult system. Since confidentiality is required in juvenile cases, your trial will be a bench trial without a jury Should you pursue this avenue you absolutely need a seasoned trial lawyer to advocate for you.

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    Disposition Hearing

    If a juvenile chooses to admit participation in delinquent conduct or if a juvenile looses at trial and is adjudicated delinquent by the judge, the disposition hearing is the equivalent of sentencing in the adult system. You need representation to advocate for what is in the best interest of the child.

OUR RESULTS

Juvenile Case Victories.

Page Law has successfully represented juvenile clients in a variety of cases involving various types of allegations and dispositions. We have a track record of success in these matters in the both in the courtroom and after the case is closed.

  • Page Law represented a juvenile charged in 3 separate dockets with burglaries involving climbing in windows and allegedly stealing property. Nicci was able to successfully negotiate misdemeanor please to cover all 3 cases.

  • Juvenile client facing felony fraud charges for using a stolen credit card to make on-line purchases that tracked back to her Amazon account. Page Law negotiated ungraded misdemenor admission to disorderly conduct and probation, thereby avoiding a felony adjudication.

  • Cinducted a denial hearing and successfully defended juvenile client accused of gun possession. Charges dismissed after trial.

  • Juvenile client was charged with gun possession as well as Posession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana. Page Law successfully negotiated a misdemeanor plea that prevented a felony conviction. The Juvenile's case was closed after 6 months and he is now doing well.

  • Juveile client charged with a gun point robbery of another juvenile victim. Page Law negotiated a misdemeanor adjudication and probation as opposed to a felony and placement st a juvenile detention facility.

Juvenile Court.

Kids have always made poor choices. But in the mordern world with the advent of the internet, social media, and cameras everywhere, a momentary lapse in judgement can lead to a lifetime of consequences. If your child’s future is in the balance, you need a knowledgable attorney on your side protecting your child’s rights and doing what is necessary to mitigate any long-term harm that can result from being involved in the juvenile court system.

HOW IT WORKS

Our Process.

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STEP #1- CONSULTATION

Schedule your virtual consultation so that we can fully discuss the specific facts of your child’s case and determine how Page Law can help. Be prepared to provide specific information including names, dates, etc.

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STEP #2- RETAINER

If we decide to work together, you will receive a fee agreement/engagement letter detailing the scope of representation and the required fee. Sign and return the agreement and submit the agreed upon fee to officially retain our services.

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STEP #3- COLLABORATION

Once Page Law is retained we’ll collaborate together to create a winning strategy focused on what is in your child’s best interests and seeking to mitigate long-term consequences.

Frequently Asked Questions.

  • I specialize in the practice of criminal defense, inclusing preliminary hearings, pre-trial hearings and trials. Likewise, I represent jeveniles facing adjudication for criminal allegations in the juvenile system. I also handle post-conviction litigation such as PCRA petitions and direct appeals. Additionally, I represent parents with pending OCY investigations and removal proceedings.

  • I have alomost 20 years of experience as I have been practicing law since 2006. My experience includes being a former Assistant District Attorney in New York City (Bronx County), a senior prosecutor in the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board where I investigated and prosecuted NYPD officers who engaged in misconduct, and insuance defense as in house counsel for Allstate Insurance Company. Most recently I've practiced criminal defense throughout Erie County.

  • The first step in the process is to schedule your virtual consultation s that I can learn the details of your specific situation and determine if/how I can assist you. If we decide to work together the next step is to official retain me by submitting the fee and and signing the fee agreement. The final step in the onboarding process is to log in to your on-line case portal where you can fill out your personal information form and stay up to date on the most recent events in your case.

  • Since the facts of every case are different and my representation of you would be tailored to the specific details of your situation, I cannot give an estimate for your case before speaking with you. However, I can tell you that in general, due to the amount of work required, misdemeanor cases are less than felony cases and state criminal cases are less than federal cases. Additionally, juvenile adjudications are less than adult criminal cases and OCY matters are less than criminal matters. Schedule your consultation for a specific quote for your case.

  • Since the facts of each case are different and there are numerous variables from case to case that affect how long it will take to resolve each case, I cannot give a generalized answer to this question. However, in general felony cases take longer to resolve than misdemeanor cases and fedweral cases take longer to resolve that state cases. Due to the special rules regarding juveniles, juvenile adjudications can be resolved quickly but the court can maintain jurisdiction of the case for an extended period of time while the juvenile is being supervised by the court. Likewise, OCY cases can talke many months and sometimes years to resolve as every effort is made to allow time for the posibility of family reunification before parental rights are terminated.

  • There is no way to determine whether a case will go to trial prior to reviewing discovery and holding pre-trial hearings. But you should know that you have a constitutional right to a trial (but the overwhelming majority of cases are resolved by plea). When deciding whether or not to proceed to trial or accept a plea you should consider the weight of the evidence likely to be admitted against you (including video, DNA, or recorded phone calls). You should also weigh your prior record score and how much jail time you would be exposed to if convicted after trial as opposed to what is being offered in the plea. Every situation is different and we would work together to decide what is in your best interest, but the final decision on whether to take your chances at trial will be yours.

  • The possible outcomes are different for each case and each person who may be involved in a case. A case can be disposed of by plea at the preliminary hearing or bound over to the Court of Common Pleas. After being bound over, a case may be dismissed after the filing of a pre-trial motion or habeas petition. You may decide to waive a preliminary hearing in exchange for a favorable plea agreement. You may go to trial and win. If convicted a person could be sentenced to fines, community service, restitution, house arrest, probation, a county jail sentence, or a significant state prison sentence depending on the nature of the charges and your criminal history. If charges are filed while you are already on probation or parole, there is a possibility that you would be detained for the duration of the case. There are many moving parts to every case which is why you need an experienced professional to provide expertise and counsel in these matters.

    If you are involved inan OCY matter the most serious negative outcome would be the termination of parental rights. However, with determination and competant counsel you can also work your way to family reunification or another acceptable arrangement such as kinship care if that is in the child's best interests.

  • I routinely communicate with my privately retained clients via cell phone and text message. Additionally, once Page Law is officially retained to represent you, you will be able to set up your own account where you can log into your portal and check on the status of you case. You can also send me direct messages through your case portal.

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