Melbourne Juvenile Crime Lawyer
Has your minor been arrested for an alleged crime in Brevard County?
As a parent, it is probably one of your primary goals to see your child live a prosperous and fulfilled life. Although it is normal for children to make mistakes throughout the confusing journey of life, some mistakes can lead to criminal activity. Unfortunately, these costly mistakes can also carry some sobering and life-changing consequences.
If your minor son or daughter has been arrested or is facing juvenile crime charges, you should immediately consult our Melbourne criminal defense lawyer.
What to Expect After a Juvenile Arrest
The juvenile justice process is slightly different than the adult court process, but the repercussions of a criminal conviction can be very similar. Once a minor is taken into custody, he or she will be assessed to determine how, where, and to what extent the minor should be punished. Depending on the risk level that the court determines, a minor can either be required to await sentencing in a secure detention center or await the court disposition at home.
Unlike adults, juveniles may be facing the following outcomes:
- Dropped case, meaning the case will not be prosecuted
- Adjudication withheld, meaning the court recognizes that the minor committed a delinquent act but will place the minor on community supervision in lieu of punishment
- Adjudication, meaning the court finds the minor guilty of committing a delinquent act
- Commitment, meaning the court can either place the minor under supervision of the community or order commitment to a residential facility
Juveniles are often arrested for minor theft crimes, disturbing the peace, or underage drinking. At Steven G. Casanova, P.A., we take each of these offenses seriously and can offer you and your child an effective defense. As a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Attorney Casanova knows what type of evidence is needed to help protect your child from the heavy hand of the law.
Call Our Criminal Defense Attorney in Melbourne
Your son or daughter deserves the best possible defense after being taken into custody. As the future generation of our society, minors deserve to continue to move forward in life without the hindrances of a criminal record. We do all of the hard work and thorough investigation to create a compelling defense so that your child can fulfill his or her destiny as a productive, honest, and earnest member of society.
Schedule your free case consultation with our dedicated team of professionals. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call to speak personally with Attorney Casanova. ¡Se habla español!
Our Reviews
Our Past Clients Share Their Stories
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"Best Possible Outcome!"I recently referred a client to attorney Steven Casanova and I could not be happier with the result he obtained. Mr. Casanova's knowledge of criminal law and procedure, his years of experience in the courtroom, his great communication skills, the respect he has among his peers, his quick and timely responses to questions and concerns, and his true compassion for his clients makes him an extremely effective lawyer. Using these traits and his ability to strategize and negotiate, he recently and quickly achieved the best possible result for my client who I referred to him for criminal defense in a felony case. Way to go Steve! We all are extremely grateful.- Pamela
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"Always professional"I'm an attorney in Kissimmee and I met Steve at the Brevard County County courthouse years ago and I was impressed with how well he handles his cases. He is knowledgeable in the law,, courteous to others, thoroughly prepared, and always professional. If you need a criminal defense attorney in Brevard County, you should hire Steve Casanova.- Ernest M
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"He is also very personable and makes himself available whenever you want information or advice."If you are ever unfortunate enough to get a DUI, I hope you are fortunate enough to get Mr. Casanova to represent you. Steve has a wealth of experience with DUI cases and was able to get a last minute agreement to eliminate one of the penalties in exchange for a charitable donation. He is also very personable and makes himself available whenever you want information or advice.- Former Client
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"He truly cares for his clients"I honestly couldn’t have picked a better lawyer to represent me. His confidence and knowledge of the law will put anyone he speaks to at ease. His staff was diligent and responsive to any concerns we had as well. He truly cares for his clients and the end results show. I’m so thankful to have had such a pleasant experience with Mr. Casanova!- Brittany M
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"MORE THAN FIVE STARS"I highly recommend Attorney Stephan Casanova, P.A. He is an accomplished attorney who takes his work seriously and to heart. He was truly interested in our case and made himself available at all times to our family. I will be forever grateful for his wisdom and true kindness. YOU DESERVE MORE THAN FIVE STARS !!!!!!!!- jude d
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"It's clear to me that he doesn't practice law for the prestige of doing so but for the satisfaction he gets by hearing how much he's made a positive impact in peoples lives."Mr. Casanova has been giving me solid counsel for 2 1/2 years. Each time I've spoken to him his feedback has always made a positive impact on my life. It's clear to me that one of his missions in life is to help those who need his advice. Most of us have a passion that provides us with satisfaction. It's clear to me that he doesn't practice law for the prestige of doing so but for the satisfaction he gets by hearing how much he's made a positive impact in peoples lives.- Ruben
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"Thank you, Steven and staff"A call for help from our son, living 1000+ miles away, led us to Attorney Steven Casanova. What a find! From the very first phone call, we were assured that we had found the perfect individual to navigate us through a most difficult situation. Steve was extremely professional, friendly, and compassionate at all times. And, he made himself available to us by phone, even on weekends. Through his efforts, our son’s charges were dropped. Thank you, Steven and staff, for your guidance, encouragement, and kindness through this trying time.- Michael and Bonnie C.
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"Truly cares about the people he's serving"Mr. Cassanova took my call immediately and spoke to me about my legal situation. He was extremely helpful and even provided advice to me that possibly I may qualify for a public defender. Out of the three criminal attorneys I spoke to in my town, I know that Mr. Cassanova is genuine, emphathetic and truly cares about the people he's serving. Thank you for your time today - I appreciate you. I will be in touch.- Sylvia