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Nothing is more heartbreaking than hearing your child has committed a crime and is now in the juvenile justice system because of it. You may be thinking what could have been going on in my child's mind to think that was ok? Were they acting out to get my attention? Is this my fault? Where did I go wrong? Questioning yourself is not going to help, but knowing how the legal system works and your child's rights may. Our juvenile criminal defense lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give advice to parents of children in juvie. If you find yourself in need of a Camden County juvenile criminal defense lawyer , call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch today at 573-346-7231 for your free consultation today. Know How Old Your Child Must Be to Be Tried as a Juvenile He or she may only be tried by the court as a juvenile until his or her 17th birthday for committing a status offense. If a juvenile has committed abuse or neglect toward anyone, then he or she may only ...

Our law office at the Lake of the Ozarks  specializes in many practice areas. Juvenile law happens to be one of them. In this blog series, we will discuss 7 frequently asked questions regarding juvenile law. This week we will start with the first 4 things. 1. What is the difference between juvenile court and other courts? Juvenile and family courts deal with matters specific to family. In regard to juvenile matters, there are a variety of different sections that fall under this court including delinquency, child abuse, neglect, status, and termination of parental rights. 2. Can a juvenile be questioned by police and other law enforcement? Yes. When a juvenile is taken into custody, the juvenile officer and juvenile should be accorded all rights he or she would have as an adult. When a child is taken into judicial custody, he or she should be advised of his or her Miranda rights before questioning. The Miranda rights are: to remain silent. to have an attorney. ...