Kansas Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer

Underage Drinking Charges Attorney Defending Minors in All Cases

Serving Olathe and the Surrounding Communities

Juveniles who commit crimes in Kansas face serious consequences that may affect their future, including employment, the ability to obtain student loans and more. If you or your child is facing criminal charges, seek the advice of a lawyer immediately. With an experienced Kansas juvenile criminal defense attorney by your side, you are providing yourself with the best opportunity to avoid a conviction or minimize penalties.

I am attorney Jackie Rokusek. For years, I have worked with dedication to protect the rights of juveniles in juvenile court and the adult criminal system. I have extensive trial experience, including having worked in the past as a federal and state prosecutor. Put my experience to work for you. Contact me online or call my law firm, Rokusek Law Office, at 866-414-7590 to schedule your free initial consultation.

Juveniles May Be Prosecuted As Adults in Waiver Cases

While most minor juvenile offenses, including minor in possession, underage drinking or destruction of property charges, are handled in juvenile court, it is possible for a juvenile to be "waived" into the adult criminal system. This most often happens when the juvenile is older and the crime committed is more serious, like possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, the sale of narcotics, sex offenses, aggravated battery and aggravated robbery.

When a juvenile case is waived into the adult criminal division, the juvenile will be charged and prosecuted as an adult. If this happens, you need counsel who understands how the adult criminal system works, as well as how the juvenile criminal defense process works.

My experience provides me with the ability to fully analyze waiver cases to determine whether the waiver can effectively be challenged. My goal will always be to keep the case within the juvenile system, as the goal of this system is to rehabilitate, not punish. The benefits of this are numerous.

Contact My Law Firm for a Free Consultation

From bench trials to jury trials, from federal or state court to juvenile court, I have the varied experience required to properly handle all potential aspects of a juvenile offense. Contact my criminal defense law firm