Youth Criminal Justice Act Charges

If you or your child is under 18 years of age, and is charged with a Criminal Offence, it is likely that charges will be laid under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. While this Act is similar to the Criminal Code, there are important differences, particularly on procedural issues. There are significantly greater protections afforded to young persons charged with criminal offences as compared to adults. However, you will only know about these greater protections if you hire an Edmonton Criminal Lawyer with knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act early on as many of these protections arise immediately after arrest or detention.

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For example, section 26 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act requires parents to be notified of the place and reason for an arrest “as soon as possible after the young person is detained” (or arrested). The Young Person also has the right to have a parent present if and when the police attempt to obtain a statement from the young person which is usually immediately after they have been arrested. Finally, the ability to speak to bail is also more generous, when compared to adults. 

Young Offender Charged with a Criminal Offence

If you know a young offender who has been charged with a criminal offence, be sure that you hire an Edmonton Criminal Lawyer that has experience dealing with youth matters.

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Purser Law accepts all types of charges under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. If you or a loved one has been charged with a youth criminal offence, call an Edmonton Criminal Lawyer at Purser Law now at 1-800-523-6202 for a free 30-minute consultation or book online now.