Overland Park Juvenile Crime Attorney
Juvenile Crime Defense: Protecting the Rights of Young People
Young people sometimes do not stop to think before they act. Most of the time these actions don't have serious repercussions, and there is no lasting harm. When peer pressure or rebellion causes them to run afoul of the law, a parent can feel uncertain about what to do. An established Overland Park criminal defense attorney can help you to understand your child's legal situation and rights, as well as the possible options which will help you to make an informed decision.
Juvenile Defense Lawyer in Overland Park
Sometimes juveniles are seen as an easy scapegoat and wrongly held responsible for some criminal offense. In some cases a minor was simply in the company of friends who violated the law and winds up mistakenly accused. The variety of errors in judgment a child can make or ways a minor can get into trouble are almost unlimited. The Juvenile court system works to rehabilitate and educate minors who have mistakenly or deliberately committed an offense and makes every effort to differentiate between the two. For this reason, it is preferable to keep a young person in the juvenile system rather than tried as an adult. Depending upon the child's age and the seriousness of the crime a prosecutor may seek to have a minor tried in an adult court. To ensure that your child's rights are fully protected and that your child is provided with a professional and aggressive defense, choose a juvenile crime lawyer who is fully familiar with both court systems and will do everything possible to fight for the future of your child.
Common juvenile offenses include: Minor in possession of alcohol, Minor in consumption of alcohol, drug crimes, theft crimes, vandalism, sex crimes, DUI, and violent crimes. In short, juveniles can commit all the same crimes as an adult plus a few more. A juvenile who is convicted may not be eligible for expungement. This means he or she has a permanent criminal record which can have a drastic affect in the future, even after reaching the age of majority. A criminal defense lawyer at our firm is committed to keeping juveniles out of the justice system and in fighting for their rights . Call Attorney Robert C. Gigstad to discuss your concerns and get your questions answered.
If you or your child is in need of professional defense, contact an Overland juvenile crime lawyer at our firm who is passionate about protecting the rights of minors.
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"I Always Felt "in the Loop""Robert was extremely responsive from day one - returning my email contact request almost immediately. He walked me through the process and answered all my questions honestly and promptly. I always felt "in the loop". I originally contacted him because he was the only Johnson County attorney I found that had listed in his advertisement, expungement, as a service he provided. Robert assisted me in doing something I didn't know was possible - finally putting a bad decision I made 14 years ago behind me. Although I appreciated his professional and respectful approach to his work, I hope I never need his services again. If I do however, I would not hesitate to call him.DWI Client
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"Excellent Service!!!"Mr. Gigstad provided excellent service in helping me to remedy several traffic tickets, one of which had potentially serious consequences. He was very responsive, attentive and followed through on helping me resolve this situation. He's a great guy as well and I can't recommend him enough!Rod
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"I appreciate all of his expert help making the most out of a bad choice & bad situation."Chris was great from the start! I made a bad judgement call to get myself into the position I was in, and I needed help to rectify the situation & move forward. I am completely inexperienced when it comes to the law & proceedings. Chris was professional, supportive, and just - HANDLED everything. I appreciate all of his expert help making the most out of a bad choice & bad situation. There is so much additional sleep I could have lost at night if I didn’t trust Chris to guide me in the decision making and achieve the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Chris!Happy Client
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"I Have No Reservation Whatsoever in Recommending His Legal Services"Robert was very helpful on my (2) Moving violations. He skilly negotiated both to parking tickets - neither are reportable to my insurance. He kept me informed during the important milestones of the process. I have no reservation whatsoever in recommending his legal services. Steve RichardsonSteve R.
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"Amazing since day one!"You and your team have been amazing since day one; I cannot thank you enough for the 'smooth process' and keeping my mind at ease throughout.K.V.
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"Robert Is Professional and Made the Writing of My Will Easy and Painless"Robert is professional and made the writing of my Will easy and painless. He is professional and competitive. I will gladly recommend Robert and his services!Brian P.
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"Would Highly Recommend Robert to Others"I was facing a second DUI and was very much dreading the impact this would make on my professional career and near future goals. Robert walked me through each part of the process and made sure I understood what to expect through the court process. He was very professional and made sure that no stone was turned. The end result, unbelievably was my charges were all dismissed. He was able to find an important information that lead to the dismissal. Would highly recommend Robert to others.Happy Client
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"Great to work with!"Mr. Gigstad was upfront and professional about what I would be facing from the very beginning. He worked to help me understand the situation and found the best available outcome for me, considering. I would hope if I ever need legal representation again I would be in the hands of someone as professional and experienced as Mr. Gigstad.Former Client
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