Alleged criminal acts are taken seriously in the state of Ohio. Offenses that are committed by an individual who is under the age of 18 are typically handled through Ohio’s juvenile justice system. In addition to the right to legal counsel in juvenile court proceedings, as guaranteed by the United States Constitution, these cases often have their own statutory provisions that expand upon that right. However, there are certain crimes that may result in a minor being charged as an adult. Therefore, if your minor child is facing charges in Ohio, it is imperative that you hire a diligent criminal defense attorney to protect your son or daughter’s rights.
Who We Are
McCarthy Lebit’s Criminal Defense attorneys have successfully defended juveniles who have been charged with offenses ranging from routine traffic violations, cybercrimes, sexual assault crimes and beyond. We know that the successful defense of juvenile crimes often requires a deep understanding of mental health issues and the ability to work with medical professionals and educators. At McCarthy Lebit, we bring our unique set of resources plus deep knowledge and experience with education law and criminal defense to our juvenile cases.
How We Help
Part of growing up is about trial and error and learning from experiences. Unfortunately, some mistakes carry more serious consequences than others and may lead to intervention by law enforcement officials and criminal charges. That’s why we are committed to aggressively advocate on behalf of our juvenile clients to ensure that all members of the justice system understands what is at stake. In these situations, the choice of good legal representation can change the trajectory of your child’s life.
If your child has been involved in a juvenile delinquency proceeding in any of these courts, we are here to help. Please reach out to us using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Who We Represent
We represent children and teens in the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court along with other courts in Ohio. Our office regularly handles cases ranging from:
- Burglary
- Cocaine Possession
- Drug Possession
- DUI
- Homicide
- Marijuana Possession
- Minor in Possession of Alcohol
- Rape/Sexual Battery or Assault
- Theft
- Traffic Violations
If it appears likely that your adolescent may be bound over to the adult courts (because of prior convictions or the seriousness of the crime), we will fight vigorously to keep their case within the juvenile court system.