Burney & Jones Can Help

One common misconception is that handling criminal cases for an adult is the same as handling criminal cases for a juvenile. While there are a lot of similarities, there are many nuances and differences within the juvenile code. Will your child stay in juvenile jurisdiction or be transferred to Superior Court for adult punishment? How will this case affect your child’s future? We can help you answer these questions and more.

At Burney & Jones, we know how to navigate the juvenile system and can help you through it. We understand how scary it is for the parents to have their child charged with a crime, but we also understand how scary it is for the juvenile to be facing court intervention at a young age. While we strive to ensure that all clients understand their legal rights and the process, we take extra care to ensure our juvenile clients feel at ease.

Emily Jones Queen has over 12 years of experience in the Juvenile Court system. We have experience with all types of cases, both misdemeanors and felonies, that may come into a juvenile courtroom. Some examples include but are not limited to: drug possession, trespassing, assaults, sex offenses, possession of firearms by a minor, breaking and entering, breaking and entering motor vehicles, alcohol offenses, fake IDs, resisting public officers, and probation violations.

North Carolina elected to “Raise the Age” a few years ago, where charged individuals under the age of 18 are in Juvenile Court jurisdiction. Previously, 16-year-olds were tried as adults. However, there are some occasions in which an individual under the age of 18 can still be tried as an adult. It is imperative that you have an experienced attorney who understands how the juvenile system operates so that your rights are protected.

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