Juvenile Criminal Defense

If your child or loved one is facing charges in the juvenile court system in the Greater Greenville area or South Carolina, please contact juvenile criminal defense attorney Elizabeth P. Wiygul immediately.

A party in a juvenile case is most often treated as a “minor” if he or she has not yet reached the age of 17. Cases involving minors are not handled through the same processes as standard criminal offenses. While the criminal court system is designed to punish offenders, the juvenile justice system is designed with the goal of either treatment and/or rehabilitation of juvenile offenders.

With this in mind, the juvenile justice system gives broad discretion to police, judges and prosecutors in their treatment of juvenile offenders. In some circumstances, the police may release a juvenile to the custody of his or her parents or guardians.

South Carolina – Juvenile Defense Attorney

Elizabeth P. Wiygul understands how frightening it can be when you or your child is facing juvenile criminal charges. Juvenile crimes in South Carolina are handled differently than adult crimes and carry unique rules and regulations. The procedures, process and priorities in juvenile court are different than in adult court. Mrs. Wiygul has extensive experience dealing directly with the juvenile justice system and can assist you in getting your child or loved one, fair treatment and a quality defense.

Juvenile Criminal Defense Representation

• Drug crimes, such as possession, distribution or sales
• DUI or intoxication
• Property crimes, such as shoplifting, theft or vandalism
• Sex crimes, such as sexual assault or indecent exposure
• Traffic offenses, such as driving without a license, speeding or running a red light
• Violent crimes, such as assault