When a child is charged with a crime, they are sent to juvenile court. While children have most of the same rights as adults, the process of juvenile court is very different than that of adult court. There is different terminology used, different rules about the types of hearings a child has, and vastly different sentencing options. It is important to ensure your child has a lawyer who is well-versed in the differences between defending adults and defending children. 

TFB attorney Kellie Mannette is one of only a handful of North Carolina Board Certified Specialists in State Criminal Law Juvenile Delinquency. She has handled all kinds of charges in juvenile court, from disorderly conduct to first degree murder. Kellie is regularly asked to teach other lawyers and law students about the nuanced area of juvenile law.

If you have received a letter from the Department of Juvenile Justice asking to meet because your child has had complaints filed against them, or if your child has been arrested or “petitioned” (charged) with offenses, call Kellie today.