In the event your child gets arrested call us at
the Law Office of Cohen & Storie for a free consultation. Your
child’s future is very important and many times a juvenile
conviction will affect your child’s chances at future employment
and scholarships for college, just to name a few. For a more detailed
explanation call Corey Cohen at 407-897-0888. Corey Cohen is a former
Seminole County Juvenile Prosecutor. As a former prosecutor he knows
what the state looks at when building a case and he also knows the
weaknesses in the states cases.
Do the
police have to inform me that I have the right to have my parents
present before I am questioned?
No. Even though you have the right to have your
parents present before questioning, the police do not have to inform
you of that right. Therefore, before you answer any questions by
the police, request a parent to be present. If you have any questions
or feel the police are not obeying your rights call Corey Cohen
at 407-897-0888.
What rights do I have
in juvenile court?
You have the right to have an attorney defend you
at all stages of the proceedings and you have the right to have
a trial. You have the right to confront and cross examine any witnesses
who may be called against you. You have the right to issue subpoenas
and have witnesses brought into court on your behalf. You have the
right against self-incrimination which means you would not have
to take the witness stand unless you choose to do so. While this
is a non-jury trial, which means the judge is the one who determines
guilty or innocence, you still have the right to be presumed innocent
until and only if the state can prove your guilty beyond a reasonable
doubt.
How long can a juvenile
be in custody for?
A juvenile has the right to see a Judge within 24 hours of being
arrested and can be detained by the Judge for up to 21 days on a
normal arrest. There are some exceptions to this rule. If a juvenile
is found guilty of a crime they may be sentenced to probation or
a program. The length of a program depends on the charges and how
well the juvenile does while at the program. This process can be
very confusing and complicated so for a complete explanation call
Corey Cohen at 407-897-0888.