Connecticut, Juvenile Law Attorney

Few parents or guardians anticipate that their child will be accused of breaking the law and be arrested. Few parents are prepared for the day a police officer stops by or a school calls with news that their child has been arrested and are not to return to school for a designated time period. At the Law Office of Piper A. Paul, LLC, we are prepared for that day.

When your child has been accused of breaking a law, it is important to know your child's constitutional and legal rights. There are things you should know in order to protect your child.

• If your child is arrested at school and they have special needs, they may be entitled to a manifestation hearing before suspension or expulsion.
• If your child is arrested at school and they have special needs, the school must inform the police officer and the juvenile courts your child has special needs.
• Parents and their child are entitled to legal representation at manifestation hearings, as well as expulsion hearings.  Parents and their child are also entitled to legal representation in Juvenile Court, where persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
• If arrested at school, your child faces punishment both at school, as well as through the juvenile courts.
• Search and seizure laws apply to children, too.
• In most situations, children and minor teens should not be questioned by the police without a parent or guardian present.
• If a child has legal representation, police and other authorities should be notified and your child should not be questioned absent the presence of counsel.
• Children with special needs are entitled to educational services if they are expelled, suspended, or incarcerated.

We Can Help Your Child Stay in School

Children accused of breaking rules often need legal representation. When we represent your child for an alleged criminal violation, we work with you and your child proactively to help prevent future problems and contact with the juvenile justice system. We use our experience in juvenile law to help your child stay in school and access their education.

Contact Us

If your child has been accused of breaking the law, we can help. The Law Office of Piper A. Paul, LLC, is skilled in legal representation both in juvenile courts and for suspension/expulsion related matters. We are centrally located near I-95, Route 7, and Merritt Parkway, with free parking across the street. Contact us today at 203-854-5342 to consult with an effective juvenile law lawyer.

The Law Office of Piper A. Paul, LLC
10 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone 203-854-5342