DAVID OLSON BLOG

If your child has recently been arrested, you may have many questions about how the juvenile justice system works in Florida. The current system can be complicated and lead to serious consequences. In this post, we’ll explain the current system, guide you through the steps, and advise you on how to move forward.

Current Juvenile Justice Statistics for Florida

For the past five years, juvenile arrests have been steadily decreasing in Florida. In fiscal year 2012-2013, there were 85,495 arrests. By comparison, in fiscal year 2016-2017, 64,824 juvenile arrests were made. Still, many activist groups are trying to …

No parent wants to get the call that your child has been arrested or charged with a crime. Sometimes, however, kids make mistakes.

As a parent, you have the responsibility to set your child on the right path. Your child will look to you for what is next. There are lots of resources out there to help you, but sometimes trying to go through it all can be just as nerve-wracking as that initial call.

What many parents need is a list of easy-to-follow steps that they can use to guide them through the juvenile crime process and …