t The Law Offices of Howard J. Wise & Associates, we provide expert criminal defense for individuals who have been arrested and accused of all types of juvenile crimes.  Our experienced criminal defense attorneys are driven to aggressively defend the rights of clients in all Illinois juvenile courts. Our firm consists of former criminal prosecutors and a former Criminal Circuit Court Judge who have handled thousands of juvenile cases throughout their careers. We know how the system works and can help you defend your case.

Juvenile Law deals with crimes committed by children. In Illinois, an individual is considered a juvenile until he reaches the age of seventeen (until his/her 17th birthday).  In some instances such as Murder and certain other offenses, even an individual under the age of seventeen could be tried as an adult.  (Automatic Transfer)

The federal government, states, and cities, prosecute all types of crimes committed by children, from traffic violations to felonies like rape and murder. If your child has been charged with a crime, it is essential that you seek legal counsel from an experienced juvenile defense attorney at once so that you can preserve his or her rights and future. Defense lawyers should become involved in the matter as early as possible, usually even before a child is questioned by the police.

If a juvenile is adjudged to be guilty of a crime, he or she may receive probation, have a fine imposed, be ordered to perform community service, be ordered to make restitution or pay back the losses caused by the criminal acts, or be sentenced to serve time in a juvenile correctional facility. An experienced juvenile defense attorney can work with the prosecutor to negotiate a deal that provides for the least severe punishment or, if no deal is worked out, the defense lawyer can zealously represent the defendant in court, attempting to prove to the judge that the prosecutor cannot prove that the child committed a crime.

Being accused of a crime is a frightening and stressful event. Even in the most minor cases, it makes sense to secure competent and knowledgeable counsel who can help streamline the juvenile justice process, provide zealous representation, and minimize the impact on the child's life. If your child has been charged with committing a crime, do not delay in contacting an experienced juvenile defense attorney.

If you are under investigation or have been arrested and charged with a juvenile crime, you need a skilled aggressive advocate to fight and protect you every step of the criminal process.  You need a lawyer who knows from years of experience on both sides of the courtroom how to achieve the results you desire, even when you do not believe these results are possible.

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The Law Offices of Howard J. Wise & Associates represents clients throughout Illinois, including Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Kane County, Will County, including all courtrooms located in Chicago, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview, Markham, Addison, Downer’s Grove, Glendale Heights, Wheaton, Lakehurst, Lindenhurst, Mundelein, Waukegan, Elgin, St. Charles, Joliet, and surrounding areas.

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