Juvenile Criminal Law

Juvenile criminal proceedings differ significantly from adult criminal proceedings and require lawyers to have specific skills in pedagogy, psychology, and sociology.

When a minor is involved in criminal proceedings, not only is the investigation of a crime at stake, but also—and above all—the protection of their personality, their development, and their future.

A minor who commits a crime often expresses profound distress, and the crime, in effect, translates into a cry for help.

This is why juvenile criminal law is built around the individual child: specialized judges, juvenile social services, psychologists, and educators work together to understand the causes of the behavior, evaluate the family and school context, and identify the most suitable path to foster development.

In the juvenile system, tools such as the suspension of proceedings with probation and alternative measures to detention play a central role. These allow minors to embark on a path of responsibility, reparation for harm, and social reintegration, avoiding—wherever possible—prison, considered a last resort.

For these reasons, the child's advocate, in addition to having the parents' trust, must be able to listen and interpret the child's silences, so as to develop a defense strategy that is not merely "technical," but truly contributes to their growth and maturation.

A lawyer who deals with juvenile criminal law must be able to speak the language of children, establish a relationship of trust with them, communicate with the family and juvenile services, and translate the rules of the process into concrete choices that protect the child's life path, as well as his or her Defense rights.

Attorney Daniela Russo is particularly knowledgeable in juvenile criminal law and is registered as a public defender, a guarantee of specific training and experience in proceedings before the Juvenile Court.

If your son or daughter is involved in criminal proceedings, it is essential to immediately contact a professional who has in-depth knowledge of the specifics of juvenile proceedings and knows how to take advantage of all the opportunities the legal system offers to protect their future.

For a confidential discussion regarding your specific situation and to schedule an appointment with Attorney Daniela Russo, you can write to daniela.russo@studiolegaletr.com.