The “Raise the Age” legislation went into effect on October 2021. Before that, anyone aged 17 and above was automatically charged as an adult for any offense. Right now, the age has been raised to 18 or older before an adult criminal charge is made compulsory. Michigan is keen on rehabilitating minors involved in juvenile […]

Juvenile charges can result in fees that haunt youthful offenders On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Apr 23, 2021 | Juvenile Crimes  Michigan’s juvenile justice system should help youthful offenders pay their societal debts for their crimes without drastically altering the course of their life. With the help of rehabilitative services, youthful offenders can potentially change the course […]

If your child has been caught selling drugs, get legal help On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Aug 27, 2020 | Juvenile Crimes | There is nothing that is more surprising than finding out that your child has been stealing your prescriptions and selling drugs at school. You know your child, and you know that they’re not a bad […]

Are 18-year-olds really adults? The Effects of the ‘Raise the Age’ Legislation On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Aug 4, 2020 | Juvenile Crimes | The “Raise the Age” legislation will take effect in October of 2021. It will positively impact the lives of countless teens under 18 for years to come. The legislation allows for the raise of […]

Minor in possession: What kinds of penalties could be faced? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Aug 1, 2020 | Juvenile Crimes  As a parent, the last thing you want to hear is that your child is in trouble with the law. However, if this happens, it’s critical that you step in to provide them with as much […]

Can ‘playing doctor’ lead to criminal charges? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Apr 22, 2020 | Juvenile Crimes | Children are inherently curious, and that curiosity extends to their bodies. It was once almost universally understood that when very young children were caught “playing doctor,” they were simply going through a developmental stage. That’s not how things work […]

Juvenile justice programs help teens bounce back from a mistake On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Apr 16, 2020 | Juvenile Crimes | The teenage years are culturally notorious for being a time of non-compliance among young adults and difficulty for parents and other authority figures trying to help them through this tumultuous time in their lives. Teenagers tend […]

Did you know that juveniles could be placed on a sex-offender registry? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Mar 30, 2020 | Juvenile Crimes | It’s surprising to hear it, but juveniles can actually be placed on sex offender registries. Despite the fact that a minor may not fully comprehend what they’ve done or could be falsely accused, it’s […]

What parents and teens should know about sexting On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 6, 2020 | Juvenile Crimes | Most teenagers don’t realize that “sexting” — the practice of sending sexually explicit pictures or messages to their romantic interests — can send them to prison. In Michigan, sexting involving a minor is considered child pornography. Here’s something […]

Often mainly parents suffer for disabled child on sex registry On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Dec 9, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crimes, Sexual assault  When courts hand down sentences for sex offensives to people with intellectual disabilities, it is instead their parents or guardians who often suffer the consequences. Because the convicted person sometimes cannot understand the court’s […]