On behalf of von Keller Thelin | Sep 23, 2020 | Juvenile Law
Legal proceedings might not be exactly what you expect. If you are like most, you might think of the law as attorneys standing up and arguing in front of a judge. A strong courtroom advocate is often a valuable ally — especially in matters that may go to trial, such...
On behalf of von Keller Thelin | Aug 25, 2020 | Juvenile Law
Twenty-five years ago, at the height of the teenage “wilding” phenomenon sweeping the country, Virginia passed laws allowing juveniles under the age of 16 to face prosecution as adults when charged with allegedly committing numerous types of crimes. When convicted,...
On behalf of von Keller Thelin | Apr 20, 2020 | Juvenile Law
If your child becomes involved in an illegal activity, you may believe that rehabilitation would be much more effective than punishment to deter bad behavior in the future. We understand that juveniles are different from adults on an intellectual, emotional and...
On behalf of von Keller Thelin | Mar 21, 2020 | Juvenile Law
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice has outlined the process for administering cases as they move through the juvenile justice system. This process consists of three basic stages, starting with intake, moving through petition and detention and ending with...
