On behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Feb 6, 2020 | Juvenile Crimes
Regular school attendance is important for your child. If he or she misses too may days, then he or she will miss out on important instruction. However, it is not common for truancy to become a criminal matter. Schools take many other actions before going to the...
On behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Nov 27, 2019 | Juvenile Crimes
Your age plays a significant role in what happens after your arrest. If you are in your late teens, you may face charges in juvenile or adult court, depending on the charges. These two court systems are very different, and understanding them can help you as you...
On behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Nov 26, 2019 | Juvenile Crimes
Juvenile delinquency can have life-altering side effects for young people who become involved in crime in Florida. If intervention is not implemented at the first sign of concern and effort is not made to correct a delinquent’s behavior by introducing...
On behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Oct 23, 2019 | Juvenile Crimes
Adults in Florida are not the only ones who are committing crimes. In fact, delinquencies performed by those between the ages of 10 and 18 are quite common. There are numerous ways that juveniles get into trouble, and there are ways to help intervene and prevent them...
On behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Sep 28, 2019 | Juvenile Crimes
In Florida, for serious crimes, juveniles may end up in the adult justice system. The state is one of the leaders when it comes to sending juveniles to adult prisons. While this often occurs due to serious crimes such as murder, repeated burglaries or gang...
On behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Jul 30, 2019 | Juvenile Crimes
Florida law defines theft as the unauthorized taking of someone else’s property. Per Florida law, theft can take many forms, including larceny, misappropriation, conversion, stealing and other property crimes. The law further breaks down theft crimes into two...
by Andy Coffey | Mar 27, 2019 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
A minor who is taken into custody in Florida might be sent to a juvenile assessment center (JAC). One of the key benefits of a JAC is that a police officer does not have to wait for a parent or guardian to pick the minor up. Instead, the minor can be processed and the...
by Andy Coffey | Feb 20, 2019 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
Florida has a state law that aims to prevent teens under 16 from being out in public places late at night. These laws are generally intended to protect teens’ safety as well as cut down on petty crimes. The Florida curfew bars minors from being out in public...
by Andy Coffey | Jan 22, 2019 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
According to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, there’s been a large increase in the number of juveniles arrested for weapon possession in the last five years. This statistic seems to coincide with the increase in gun violence committed by and targeted...
by Andy Coffey | Oct 19, 2018 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
Multiple cases of teenage boys heading to court after threatening their schools have occurred throughout Florida. A 13-year-old from Silver Trail Middle School in Fort Lauderdale now faces a second-degree felony charge after mentioning in class on Oct. 4 that he...
