On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jul 2, 2019 | juvenile defense
If your teen has been arrested for a crime in New York, you may be concerned about the possible penalties, as well as the potential effects on your child’s future. However, there are options available, such as youthful offender status, that may help protect your teen....
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jan 31, 2019 | juvenile defense
If you are under the age of 19 in the state of New York and have been accused of a crime, it is possible that you will not be charged as an adult offender. In order to defend yourself to the best of your ability, it is important that you take the time to understand...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Dec 6, 2018 | juvenile defense
When any person is questioned by the police in the United States, they have the right to be informed of their Miranda rights. Miranda rights are the assertion of your rights under the Fifth Amendment. These rights include having the option to remain silent during...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jun 1, 2018 | juvenile defense
It is almost summer and all throughout New York, high school seniors are participating in their graduation ceremonies. Leaving high school is a big step for many young people and often signifies their transition from childhood to adulthood. However, while a youth may...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Apr 4, 2018 | juvenile defense
In the state of New York a person under the age of 21 may not buy or drink alcohol. It may not be consumed with family members or friends, and it is illegal for juveniles to merely possess alcohol. If a juvenile is found to have alcohol in their system while they are...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Mar 8, 2018 | juvenile defense
A generation ago New York parents did not have to deal with cellphones, the Internet and all of the other technology-related headaches that can get their kids into loads of trouble. Now, however, a child may run afoul of the law by engaging in electronic behaviors...
