Not only are the immediate prospects frightening when a juvenile has been arrested for a criminal matter such as the below, but the answer to the question "Have you been convicted of a crime?" can affect an entire future. The stigma of a criminal conviction can follow the juvenile, whether applying for jobs, education, or a place to live.

• Juvenile drug crimes
• Teen drinking and driving
• Juvenile sex crimes

Although juvenile crimes may be similar in nature to adult cases, they are heard at Juvenile Court through a system completely different than that of adult court -- one with its own rules and procedures -- and penalties and punishments differ. At Altman & Altman LLP, our experienced, aggressive Boston juvenile criminal defense lawyers make every effort to keep juvenile cases in juvenile court to avoid the possibility of your juvenile being charged as an adult. Contact a juvenile theft crimes defense lawyer at our Cambridge firm for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.

We take pride in offering clients the following, and have extensive experience in the juvenile court system to make certain that the child is provided with all the safeguards available to the full extent of the law and to ensure that his or her future is not unduly compromised.

• More than 50 years of experience
• Aggressive negotiations
• Persuasive advocacy
• Thorough representation
• Extensive trial experience

Contact a juvenile drug crimes attorney at our Boston firm today for answers to your questions. We stand ready to assist you.