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Youth Crime

If your child is accused of committing a crime and they’re under 18, they’ll be classed as a young offender. This means they won’t be dealt with in the same way as an adult – but through the Youth Crime system instead. So it’s important to get help and advice from someone who knows how this system works inside-out.
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Talk to the Youth Crime team at Sansbury Douglas. We’re here to help people in your situation and are ready to  guide you through what can be a worrying and stressful situation.

We’ll be by your side after arrest, at the police station and if necessary, at the Youth Court. And all the while, we can work with Youth Offending Teams, as well as child psychologists and educational psychologists to understand what’s gone wrong.

Everyone on the team is friendly, caring and completely focused on protecting the rights of the child. Never forgetting that we’re dealing with someone who may be scared and not know how to act or what to say. For us the most important thing is helping you both feel safe, comfortable and that you know what’s happening each step of the way.

We always try our best to avoid young people being prosecuted through the courts. So we’ll aim to get a case diverted away from the court system so that the young person doesn’t get a criminal record – something that will have a major impact on their future.

Contact us today and our team will guide you with clear advice and professional support every step of the way.

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Why Sansbury Douglas?

  • At the end of a phone 24/7, 365 days a year
  • A friendly team you can talk to
  • Highly experienced lawyers offering helpful advice
  • With you from the police station to the courtroom
  • Available for legal aid or private client work
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“Hi Peter, I would like to thank you for your patience and guidance in supporting R. Your presence and calm throughout clearly had an impact on him, and I know he was grateful for your support.”
Ms AH