Juvenile Law
Mount Clemens, Michigan, Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer
Children and teenagers make mistakes — it's part of the process of growing up. Unfortunately, when an error in judgment leads to criminal behavior, grounding your child or revoking their privileges won't resolve the situation. Juveniles who are accused of crimes often find themselves facing serious consequences in the juvenile or criminal justice system.
Before becoming an attorney, Dennis J. Rickert served as a police officer for 22 years, three of them spent as a youth sergeant. That experience has given him an unusual prospective — he understands criminal law from both sides of the fence.
The insight he has gained working with young people in the juvenile justice system as a police officer and as a criminal defense attorney have taught him one important lesson: Never forget the human element in any case.
If your child or teenager has been charged with a juvenile crime, their future could be at risk. Get the help you need to protect that future. To schedule a free initial consultation, call 586-649-3826 or contact Mr. Rickert online.
Non-Judgmental Representation
Many parents blame themselves when their children get into trouble. It is not your fault. A father himself, Dennis J. Rickert realizes the children don't always behave consistently with how they were raised. He will always provide the legal advocacy your child needs without judging your parenting abilities.
Defending People Accused of Juvenile Crimes
Some juvenile crimes are called "status offenses" — the behavior is only illegal because of the person's age. Others are similar to adult charges, and these offenses can have penalties that are correspondingly severe. For serious offenses, the sentence could be detention in a juvenile facility up to the age of 21. Even less serious crimes, however, can have major repercussions on a child's future.
Dennis J. Rickert provides aggressive criminal defense representation in a wide variety of juvenile crimes, including:
- Minor in possession of alcohol or tobacco
- Curfew violations
- Shoplifting, retail fraud and theft
- Drug crimes : possession and distribution or marijuana, ecstasy or other illegal substances
- Assault and battery
- Sexual assault
- Probation violations
Put Your Child's Defense in Capable Hands
Dennis J. Rickert understands how law enforcement operates. He can quickly identify an officer's mistakes, procedural errors and violations of police departments' rules and regulations. His experience and skill allow him provide your child with the aggressive defense necessary to protect his or her future.
For a free initial consultation to discuss your young person's criminal defense, call 586-649-3826, or contact Mr. Rickert online.
