Assault, battery, and other violent crimes are very serious, even when committed by a person under the age of 18. Juvenile offense cases are usually handled quite differently than other criminal cases, though in more serious cases offenders can be moved to adult court. As a result, it is critical that any juvenile who has been accused of assault in Ann Arbor work with an experienced defense attorney who has experience working with young offenders in both the juvenile and adult court systems. Grabel & Associates has ample experience fighting for the rights of Ann Arbor’s accused of all ages, and we know how to protect against assault and violent crimes conviction. Our team can represent you starting right now if you have been accused of:
Trial attorney and firm founder Scott Grabel has been working for well over a decade to defend the freedom of juvenile clients in all kinds of different criminal cases, including assault and battery cases. Along with the rest of our experienced attorneys, Mr. Grabel will fight to protect your rights and best interests as you work towards a favorable case result.
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Any offensive contact from one person towards another can lead to assault charges, be it physical assault, sexual assault, threats or other verbal assaults, putting a person in fear, or any other similar offense. According to Ann Arbor assault laws, any assault can lead to jail time and fines, even if charges arise out of a fight at school, gang involvement, or other issues commonly facing juveniles in Michigan. With up to a year behind bars and a significant fine on the line for even a first offense, it is crucial that you do all you can to fight back as police and prosecutions attempt to build a case against you.
Placement on the juvenile consent calendar can lead to a sentence focused more on rehabilitation than punishment, which often means less jail time and more alternative justice, which could include restitution or community service. Our attorneys view every juvenile crime case comprehensively, with both the defense process and the end result in mind during every stage. We will seek your best interests and pursue the most beneficial outcome, whatever that may mean for your individual case. Contact our team now for a free initial case analysis, and begin working with an experienced member of our Ann Arbor juvenile assault defense team. We are available by phone and through the online contact form on our website 24/7.
If placed on the juvenile consent calendar, the offender will not actually be sentenced or have the offense added to their permanent record, but instead will have conditions set by the court which must be completed in order to avoid the penalties that could otherwise result. Similar to a deferred sentence in the adult court system, the juvenile consent calendar allows those under the age of 17 to avoid long-lasting repercussions stemming from an assault or battery offense.
If sentenced in a regular adult court, juvenile offenders can face up to a year behind bars and a $1,000 fine for a first simple assault offense, and much greater penalties for aggravated or other more severe assault convictions. In more serious cases or repeat offender cases, adult court sentencing is very possible, so it is essential to work with an attorney who knows how to protect you or your child from facing a move from the juvenile calendar. Grabel & Associates can protect you from harsh penalties and help you achieve a favorable case outcome.
At Grabel & Associates, we are committed to protecting the wrongly accused in Ann Arbor and statewide, and this is especially true in cases involving juvenile offenders. With your future on the line, it is critical that you work with an experienced lawyer who knows what you need to do in order to protect against conviction and life-changing punishment, and Grabel & Associates is a firm with proven success in past cases just like yours. Get in touch with our team now for a free initial case consultation.
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