Panama City Juvenile Crimes Defense Attorney

If your child has been arrested, you may be afraid for them and unsure of where to go for help. This is especially true if the trouble occurred out of town. If your child has been arrested or is in legal trouble in the Panama City, Florida, area, contact the Law Office of Tanya J. Higgins immediately.

When handled by a capable and experienced juvenile delinquency defense lawyer, juvenile cases can move very quickly. In most situations, the matter can be resolved in as little as 90 days. This is why choosing the right juvenile defense attorney is so important, especially to visitors and tourists whose children have run into legal trouble in Florida.

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Interview

In Florida, most juveniles who are arrested for delinquency or misdemeanor crimes, like petty theft or possession of alcohol or less than 20 grams of marijuana, are ordered to meet with a juvenile probation officer.

This representative of the court will try to get background information important to the case, such as how the child is doing at school and any pattern of related offenses.

This interview is extremely important to how the case is resolved, and the child should have the guidance of an experienced juvenile delinquency and juvenile criminal defense attorney.

If your child is facing a juvenile misdemeanor charge and needs representation in a DJJ interview, contact our Panama City office today.

The Consequences of a Juvenile Arrest or Delinquency Charge

We know that there may be long-term effects of a juvenile arrest, some of which may be unavoidable. However, we will work quickly to minimize the consequences of delinquency or criminal charges, helping to ensure that your child's future is not ruined by one mistake.

We work hard to seal or expunge juvenile criminal records. We have a lasting commitment to helping our juvenile clients and their families recover from these trying circumstances.

Contact the Panama City Law Office of Tanya J. Higgins today for an immediate response from a dedicated juvenile delinquency and juvenile criminal defense lawyer with the experience and understanding to stand by your family and protect your child's rights.

Experienced criminal defense • Free initial 30-minute telephone consultation
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Law Office of Tanya J. Higgins, P.A.
319 Magnolia Avenue
Panama City, FL 32401

Phone: (850) 769-8844 • E-mail • Fax: (850) 769-4673 • Map

The law firm of Tanya J. Higgins provides experienced criminal defense for clients in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Marianna, Blountstown, Chipley, Bonifay, Defuniak Springs, Milton, Destin, Ft. Walton, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Bay County, Leon County, Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County, Walton County, Jackson County, Washington County, Gulf County and Calhoun County.