Children Deserve a Second Chance
When a minor is charged with a crime in Illinois, everything changes for the child and for the family. The legal process can be different from adult court, but the consequences are still serious: detention, probation, school discipline, loss of scholarships, and a juvenile record that can follow your child for years.
If your child has been arrested, accused of a crime, or contacted by police, they need more than a defense — they need an advocate who is able and willing to defend minors and young adults with strength, discretion, and compassion.
Common Juvenile Offenses
Some of the more common juvenile offenses we see include:
Theft, shoplifting, and burglary
Vandalism or criminal damage to property
Drug possession or underage marijuana use
Battery, assault, and school fights
Gun possession charges
Disorderly conduct or threats
Sexual misconduct or sexting allegations
Internet or social media-related offenses
Traffic offenses
Can a Juvenile Be Tried as an Adult in Illinois?
A juvenile can be tried as an adult in Illinois, but only under specific circumstances. Under Illinois law, prosecutors can file a petition to transfer a minor to adult court if:
The child is at least 16, and
The offense involves an alleged murder, aggravated sexual assault, or aggravated battery with a firearm.
217 Law Attorneys
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Courtney Anderson
Courtney practices criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Never shy of a difficult or high-profile case, she has won numerous awards for her advocacy, including recently being selected as a finalist for top lawyer in Macon County.
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Fallon Conner
Fallon practices criminal defense and family law. As a former prosecutor, she has unique insight into the criminal justice system. She enjoys being in the courtroom and has a great track record of success in bench and jury trials.
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Zach Anderson
Zach focuses on helping injured clients with workers compensation, personal injury, and products liability claims. He has successfully resolved multiple single-party injury cases for over $1 million, and has helped recover millions for users of bad products.
We want to work with you.
Phone:
217-217-0217
Address:
132 S. Water St., Suite 628. Decatur, IL 62523
Email:
info@217law.com
Where We Work:
We help clients throughout the 217 area code with injury claims and general civil litigation. We practice criminal defense and family law in Macon and surrounding counties.
