Seattle Juvenile Sex Offenses Defense Lawyers
More and more juveniles are charged with sex crimes as our societies sexually permissive messages to children crash into an increasing intolerance of sex offenses. Kids are bombarded with sexualized messages, and when they act out on those messages the State is there and ready to prosecute them as sex offenders, with all the consequences given to adults.
If your child is facing allegations of sexual misconduct you need competent and experienced counsel immediately to protect your child from potentially lifelong consequences.
Juvenile Sex Offenders must Register as Sex Offenders
Juvenile offenders must register as sex offenders until a Court removes that requirement. Jail sentences of months and even years can be imposed. Their lives will never be the same unless the right outcome can be found.
We believe that the more you know about the charges against you and the criminal justice system, the better you can defend yourself and assist your attorney. To assist you we have gathered information regarding the State and Federal laws that govern sex crimes and domestic violence offenses, the defenses to these crimes, evaluation and treatment resources and a whole lot more.
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Family Involvement is the Key to Effective Representation
At Rhodes & Meryhew we are experienced at working with juveniles charged with sex crimes and their families. We believe that a good decision by a child often requires that there parent's be involved. We work to make sure that everyone understands the process.
Psychological Evaluations
A psychological evaluation of a juvenile charged with sexual misconduct can be an opportunity to demonstrate the good qualities of the child, or it can set the child up for severe consequences. At Rhodes & Meryhew we work with some of the best evaluators in the State. We take the time to work with the juvenile before the evaluation so that they are fully prepared to participate. We are committed to taking whatever time is necessary to insure that our client understands the process and is prepared to fully participate in the evaluation.
Juvenile Sex Offender Sentencing Alternatives
For some juveniles the law provides for a treatment alternative to incarceration for sex offenses. In order to qualify for the treatment alternative a juvenile must be evaluated and found to be willing to admit their offenses, be interested in receiving treatment, and be a low risk to the community. A juvenile given this sentencing alternative, called the Sexual Offender Dispositional Alternative of SODA, remains in the community and participates in treatment for up to two years.
Call 206-264-1590 for a free consultation or send us an e-mail with a brief description of your situation and concerns.
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