1. Phone: 212.564.2440 paul@petruslaw.com paul@petruslaw.com www.petruslaw.com Disclaimer: The tips in this presentation are general in nature. Please use your discretion while following them. The author does not guarantee legal validity of the tips contained herein. Role of NY Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney

2. Juvenile Defense Attorney Criminal defense in juvenile court is very different from the adult justice system. Talk with a juvenile defense attorney in New York who has experience in juvenile court for the particular jurisdiction in which your adolescent son or daughter is charged.

3. What is Juvenile Criminal Law? Juvenile crime law deals with under-age individuals, who are treated very differently than adults in criminal law, and usually have their own courts of law. In Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina, a juvenile is a person under the age of 16.

4. Role of a Criminal Defense Attorney in Juvenile Court A NYC juvenile defense attorney provides clients with an informed understanding of the client's legal rights and obligations and explains their practical implications.

5. Role of a Criminal Defense Attorney in Juvenile Court A lawyer seeks a result advantageous to the client. A lawyers acts as an evaluator by examining a client's legal affairs and reporting about them to the client or to others.

6. Role of the Parent in Juvenile Court Parental involvement is a critical part of any juvenile court disposition. No court order can be very successful if the parents do not participate in their child's supervision plan. This may involve monitoring and enforcing the rules set down by the judge and social worker, attending family counseling sessions, or taking part in Parent Education classes to help you better deal with your child.

7. Contact Juvenile Defense Attorney, New York Mr. Petrus understands that if your child has been accused of breaking the law, you will want representation considerate of your child’s unique situation. Mr. Petrus will provided such representation and also listens to the concerns of parents.

8. Contact Us: Paul D. Petrus, Jr. NYC Juvenile Defense Attorney The Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3601,New York, NY 10118 Ph. No.212-564-2440 Email: paul@petruslaw.compaul@petruslaw.com www.petruslaw.com