Juvenile Delinquency: Legal Updates and Overview Brief Outline of JD Proceedings An overview of Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings JD Overview for Defenders In-depth analysis of stages of JD proceedings and explication of the role of the attorney representing the child Case Checklist A handy checklist to prepare a delinquency case Case Updates (Jan. 2013 – mid-…
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National Juvenile Defense Standards
The National Juvenile Defense Standards represent a comprehensive understanding of the role and duties of the juvenile defender in the 21st century juvenile court system, and seek to strengthen and guide the ethical and professional performance of the juvenile defense attorney. The Standards present a national approach to systematizing zealous, competent and diligent defense practice in juvenile court…
Immigration
Juvenile defenders must be aware of the immigration consequences of juvenile court involvement and delinquency adjudications, as well as the immigration relief options available to avoid deportation. Negative immigration consequences are often just as important for the client to consider as incarceration. When a young client’s immigration consequences are complicated, it is imperative that defenders…