Four Juveniles Charged with Breaking into Blackwood Impound Yard
Four juveniles have been arrested for allegedly breaking into vehicles in an impound yard on Prospect Avenue in Blackwood, New Jersey, according to The Gloucester County Times. Bicycle-mounted police officers apprehended the four youths after one vehicle had items removed from it and another had damage to its hood. The juveniles have been charged with trespassing, burglary, theft, and criminal mischief.
In New Jersey, someone does not have to enter a structure or property with criminal intentions to be charged with trespassing. Anyone charged with unlawfully entering a private property or dwelling might face a disorderly persons offense or even a fourth degree crime depending on the circumstances.
Juveniles charged with trespassing or theft in New Jersey may think that they will get away with it because of their age. This would be a mistake. While juvenile charges in New Jersey are less severe than adult criminal charges, they should not be taken lightly. Not only may a juvenile face time in a detention center, but they may also have to deal with a record, which could affect their future educational and career opportunities.
An experienced juvenile criminal defense attorney in New Jersey can fight to have such charges lessened or completely dismissed. In some cases, it may even be possible to have the juvenile criminal records sealed so that they will not have a negative impact on the young person's future.
If your son or daughter has been charged with a crime in New Jersey, please contact the lawyers of Lependorf & Silverstein for a free and comprehensive consultation. We will fight for your child's rights and work hard to ensure that they get that valuable second chance. Please call us today at 609-240-0040 to find out how we can help.
