How Criminal Charges Impact Young Offenders

In America, almost 2,000 kids are arrested each day. Michigan's youth detention rate is one of the highest rates in the nation. In 2017, 30% of juveniles incarcerated in Michigan were detained for noncriminal offenses, almost double the national rate of 17%. In the same year, 1,260 Michigan children were in residential placement. In 2019, 26 children were in adult jails or prisons. 

Effective October 2021, two major changes are coming to Michigan criminal law that will certainly ease some of the impact on young offenders.

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If your son or daughter has been charged with a crime in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, and you want to discuss options on how to avoid a conviction, please call or email GLG Michigan 24/7 at (734) 263-2780 or online info@GLGMichigan.com.  

Big Changes Coming to Michigan Criminal Law Based on Age

Once you get into the system, it’s hard to climb out—especially in terms of public convictions and records and how they can affect you for the rest of your life.  Effective October 2021, two major changes are coming to Michigan criminal law that will certainly ease some of the impact on young offenders. Learn more here!

If your son or daughter has been charged with a crime in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, please contact a criminal defense attorney to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation at (734) 263-2780, or contact us today.