Representing Juveniles Facing Criminal Charges
Date: Jul 24, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $159.00
Non-Member Price: $199.00
Section Price: $149.00
Areas of Law: Criminal Law
Keynote
Moderator
Presenters
- Alissa D. Hascup, Esq.
- Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick, PC, Denville
- Robert M. Perry, Esq.
- Rosenberg Perry & Associates, LLC, Mount Holly
- Whitney M. Young, Esq.
- Office of the Public Defender, Fair Lawn
Each year, hundreds of juveniles across New Jersey are arrested and charged with various criminal offenses. Facing criminal charges is a life-altering experience for juvenile clients and their families, and navigating the juvenile justice process can be complex and overwhelming. Whether you’re new to representing juveniles or simply need a refresher, this seminar will walk you through the “nuts and bolts” of the juvenile justice system in New Jersey.
Topics include:
- An overview of the juvenile justice system in New Jersey
- Key legal authority and the rights of juveniles
- Investigative issues that arise in juvenile cases
- Miranda rights concerning juvenile suspects
- Search and seizure standards
- Charging process for juvenile defendants
- Navigating detention hearings: standard for detention of a juvenile
- Diversion: law enforcement alternatives and judicial diversion
- Involuntary versus voluntary waivers of juvenile defendants
- Sentencing: mandatory dispositions and incarceration
- Practical tips for representing juveniles
- Role of social services
- …and more!
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