Juvenile Car Break In & Burglary Criminal Defense
- Understanding and empathetic. At Flaherty and Merrifield, your child is more than just a case number. We take the time to understand what happened, your family’s concerns, and what is at stake for your son or daughter’s future.
- From compassionate counselors to courtroom sharks. An arrest can be frightening for both a young person and their parents. You can count on us to explain the legal process, provide honest guidance, and aggressively advocate for your child at every stage of the case. We’re bulldogs with a bedside manner.
- Dynamic defense duo. Our criminal defense attorneys bring a collaborative approach to each and every case, so your family gets two dedicated criminal lawyers for the price of one.
- Focused on protecting your child’s future. A burglary or car break-in arrest can affect more than your child’s freedom. It may also threaten their education, employment opportunities, military plans, scholarships, reputation, and permanent record. We build the defense with the full picture in mind.
- Skilled defense for juveniles and young adults. Whether your child is accused of entering a vehicle, home, garage, business, or other property without permission, our attorneys will carefully investigate the allegations and help your family understand the options available.
What to Expect When Hiring Us As Your Burglary Defense Attorney
While an arrest for burglary or breaking into a car is serious, it does not necessarily mean your child will be convicted, sent to jail, or left with a permanent criminal record. Parents often hear frightening predictions from police, friends, family members, or others involved in the case. If we represent your child, you will not be subjected to scare tactics or unrealistic promises. You will receive honest, straightforward advice. You will also receive:
- An in-depth case analysis, including a careful review of what your child is accused of doing and whether the prosecution can prove each element of the charge
- An exhaustive review of police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, body camera video, text messages, social media activity, photographs, and any physical evidence
- A detailed examination of whether your child actually entered the property or vehicle, intended to commit an offense, or was simply present with other people
- A review of how police questioned, searched, or arrested your child and whether your child’s legal rights were protected
- A cost/benefit analysis based on your child’s age, record, educational goals, employment, military plans, and long-term future
- The peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is defended by attorneys your family has chosen and not someone assigned by the state
- More than 16 years of experience and extensive knowledge of local judges, prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and court procedures