Colorado Springs Juvenile Defense Lawyer
A juvenile record can negatively effect school, college and employment opportunities for many years. The Law Firm of David W. Foley works hard to limit the long-term impact if your minor child is accused of a juvenile crime (delinquency). Our juvenile law attorney often gets charges dismissed or reduced, or negotiates alternative outcomes.
Call our Colorado Springs law office at 719-387-9954 to arrange a free initial consultation. We practice in juvenile courts in El Paso County, Teller County and nearby jurisdictions of Colorado. David Foley has handled every type of juvenile offense:
- Shoplifting, larceny and burglary
- Drug possession and underage drinking
- DUI/DWAI and traffic violations
- Assault and battery
- Auto theft
- Criminal mischief (damage to property)
Misdemeanor Juvenile Offenses
We work to ensure that your son or daughter does not pay too high a price for a moment of bad judgment. Mr. Foley can often get charges dropped or get his clients into a diversion program that avoids a criminal record. It may be possible for your child to walk away with no long-term consequences, in exchange for restitution, apology letters, community service, classes or treatment.
Serious Juvenile Crimes
An underage person charged with a violent crime, sexual offense or other serious felony may face mandatory sentencing to a Department of Youth Corrections (DYC) facility. As a former prosecutor, David Foley can find weaknesses in the case to gain leverage for a plea to a lesser, non-DYC offense. We make every effort to avoid incarceration and keep the most serious crimes off your child's record.
What Parents Need to Know
Some parents want their child to "take the punishment" for a juvenile offense so that the youth learns to be accountable for his or her actions. But under Colorado law, parents can be held liable for property damage or restitution up to $25,000 for crimes committed by their children. If homeowner's insurance or other liability coverage does not cover the loss, the parent(s) may be personally on the hook.
It is always best to hire a juvenile law attorney for advice on (a) the long-term ramifications for your minor child and (b) any collateral consequences for the rest of the family.
Contact an experienced lawyer who understands the juvenile justice system. We offer a free initial consultation, and you can reach us 24 hours a day.
