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A Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Discusses Student Arrests And The Resulting Effects On A Student?s Future (Part Two)

By Altman & Altman

As promised, our weekly "Attorney Sam's Take" discussion completes our examination of how involvement in the criminal justice system effects students. We have discussed how, beyond the obvious, the arrest of a juvenile student in Massachusetts can seriously effect that student?s future plans. We have also mentioned how the earliest consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney is vital in order to best attempt to prevent, or at least minimize, damage. Of course, not all students are juveniles. Some are already adults. There are a few big differences. Remember how I wrote about the Juvenile System?s concerns being primarily rehabilitative? Well, such is not the case with adults. Further, while a juvenile?s prior record is often disregarded?no such luck for the adult...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on June 25, 2009 (boomark / email).