When a juvenile, one who is under the age of 18, does not exercise better judgment and commits a crime, they are generally tried in juvenile court. When the crime is considered a serious offense, such as a homicide, depending upon the circumstances and evidence against them, the district attorneys office may determine that the juvenile should be tried as an adult.
The youth of today are under a great deal of peer pressure, especially in a culture in which street credibility (street cred.) is a prevalent aspect of their society. In an effort to "fit in" good kids sometimes make mistakes in judgment which involve acts which are criminal in nature. When a juvenile is arrested for a criminal act, it does not have to destroy their opportunity to learn from their mistake and become productive members of society.
In Juvenile Court, there is not a jury. A judge predides over the hearing, hears the evidence, arguments by the lawyers, and if the judge determines that the juvenile has committed the alledged crime, the judge will render a decision according to the Statutory Guidlines.
Within the Statutory Guidlinesfor youthful offenders, the judge often has wide latitude in rendering sentences.
We have assisted many children in Juvenile Cases, and aggressively fight to protect your child's rights, which may often directly affect your child's future.
Be proactive in protecting your child's legal rights. Speak to Criminal Defense Lawyer, Adam B. Reiss.
I was born in 1959 and graduated from Winter Park High School in 1977.
Education: I attended the Florida State University and graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor of arts major in English/minor in Spanish. Subsequent to my undergraduate degree, I obtained my Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.
Member of: I was admitted to the Florida Bar in October of 1985 and have been admitted to the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida since 1986. Admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Court October of 1992 and a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. I served as vice chair of Grievance Committee 9-D, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Orange County, Florida for the Florida Bar. On September 15, 2000, after an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Florida Bar, I was awarded an AV rating in Martindale Hubbell. The AV rating identifies a lawyer with very high to pre-eminent legal ability the same is a reflection of expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence.
He has served as lead counsel in multiple serious felony charges as well as civil litigation/personal injury/medical malpractice and significant appellate experience.
ADAM B. REISS - BIOGRAPHY › › ›
I was born in 1959 and graduated from Winter Park High School in 1977.
Education: I attended the Florida State University and graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor of arts major in English/minor in Spanish. Subsequent to my undergraduate degree, I obtained my Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.
Member of: I was admitted to the Florida Bar in October of 1985 and have been admitted to the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida since 1986. Admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Court October of 1992 and a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. I served as vice chair of Grievance Committee 9-D, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Orange County, Florida for the Florida Bar. On September 15, 2000, after an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Florida Bar, I was awarded an AV rating in Martindale Hubbell. The AV rating identifies a lawyer with very high to pre-eminent legal ability the same is a reflection of expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence.
He has served as lead counsel in multiple serious felony charges as well as civil litigation/personal injury/medical malpractice and significant appellate experience.
ADAM B. REISS - BIOGRAPHY › › ›
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