JUVENILE LAW
Juvenile Law

Juvenile Law Counsel in Trumbull, CT 

As minors, children under the age of 17 that are accused of crimes go through juvenile court. While minors can still be charged with municipal, state, or even federal crimes, minors have certain protections due to their age.

Depending on the crime committed and the criminal history, minors may receive a juvenile detention sentence or probation period. 
One of the main concerns that arises with juvenile law is the child’s records. Due to the child’s age, all juvenile proceedings are strictly confidential, with the courtroom, records, or police reports closed to the public. 

There is also the question of whether or not a child’s case can be moved from juvenile courts to adult or criminal courts. This depends on the severity of the crimes accused (A and B Class felonies automatically fall into criminal court). Sometimes, the prosecutor in the minor’s case may try to push the court to transfer the case to a criminal court. 

What To Expect During a Juvenile Law Case

Upon the accusation of a crime, the minor & their families should seek legal counsel immediately. No decisions should be made about the case without a family law attorney present. Just like adults, the child can be arrested in two ways in the state of Connecticut - on site and via an arrest warrant. Once a child has been arrested, they must appear in juvenile law before a juvenile judge. After appearing in court for the first time, the State’s Attorney and the child’s attorney will schedule at least two court dates.


The first scheduled court date is usually a pretrial. This is a meeting between your child’s attorney and the State’s Attorney prosecuting your child’s case. The purpose of this pretrial meeting is to try to resolve any charges against your child. If the charges are resolved this means that the minor will be asked to complete certain conditions, but there will be no guilty plea entered and the child is not convicted. On the other hand, the State's Attorney may seek a guilty plea to have the child committed as a delinquent. A commitment in Connecticut is for an initial period of 18 months, with the ability for this to be extended another 18 months.


Our family law attorneys at Gans & Gans Family Law are here to assist you and your child through this tough time. We will assist you throughout every step of the process.

Our Family Law Professionals are Proud to Assist Bridgeport, CT & Beyond

Gans & Gans Family Law Attorneys is proud to assist families throughout Bridgeport, Milford, Trumbull, Stratford, and all the surrounding communities. Our team will remain by your side throughout each phase of the legal process. This way, you won't have to worry about stacks of confusing paperwork or tense courtroom proceedings. Leave it to us. You can rely on our family law attorneys to keep documents private and properly advocate for your child in a court of law.


If you're interested in accessing strong, compassionate counsel for your child, don't waste another moment. Contact the certified representatives at Gans & Gans Family Law Attorneys to schedule your preliminary consultation. Our legal team is always standing by to review your case. 

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