Defending Against Juvenile Crimes in Tennessee

Entering the justice system can be intimidating, but it can feel a lot worse when your child is criminally accused. Juveniles charged with a crime in Putnam County and the surrounding area can face serious allegations and penalties; they need a compassionate defense counsel to guide them and their families through the process.

Turn to The Law Office of Douglas K. Dennis for experienced representation. Call (931) 486-8823 for a free consultation.

Tennessee Juvenile Justice System

Across Tennessee, common juvenile criminal charges are often related to drugs and alcohol, traffic violations, truancy, property theft, vandalism, and assault. These are serious accusations with serious consequences and the state of Tennessee can charge your child with misdemeanors and even felonies.

When this happens, your child may face a hearing to transfer him or her to adult court, where they can be tried and sentenced as adults even if they’re younger than the age of 18 (T.C.A. § 37-1-134).

Experienced legal counsel makes winning these hearings possible, but it’s also possible to avoid such hearings and heartache altogether. We can walk you and your child through every step of the legal process to help with important decisions that can benefit your child’s future.

Compassionate Defense for Juvenile Offenses

Building a personalized defense for all of our clients is our goal, and doing so for your child’s case is no exception. If your child has been charged with a crime, we understand how high the stakes are for them – and for you.

That’s why we strive to ensure you and your child are guided through his or her case with respect and compassion at heart.

We handle juvenile crimes cases in the following counties:

• Putnam
• Wilson
• Overton
• Cumberland
• White
• DeKalb
• Smith
• Jackson

Get help now by calling (931) 486-8823 for a free consultation about your child’s juvenile criminal case.