Youth Defense

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In a series of decisions beginning with In re Gault, the United States Supreme Court has held that notwithstanding the “civil” nature of juvenile proceedings, due process of law mandates that certain protections available to adult criminal defendants must also be made available to alleged juvenile offenders. The juvenile justice system is no stranger to widespread abuse of constitutional rights and is known for its lack of fundamental fairness in its treatment of children. The consequences of a juvenile adjudication can be far reaching and should not be taken lightly.

 

Dan regularly handles juvenile delinquency cases, including serious felonies, such as sex offenses and homicides. He has defended clients against motions to transfer to the district court, and has also litigated motions to reverse transfer a child's case back to the juvenile court. Dan has presented at various trainings in the field of juvenile defense, and he is passionate about shielding kids from the court process. He is also a member of the Transformative Justice Project, which seeks to abolish the school-to-prison pipeline in Colorado.

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Juvenile court is very much a specialized area of the law and getting an experienced lawyer who has handled delinquency cases is critical. Do not be fooled into thinking a lawyer for your son or daughter is unnecessary or that you can settle for a regular criminal defense attorney to represent your child.