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Juvenile Menacing

15 y/o son arrested for treatening another kid with knife, my son says he didn't do this but simply yelled at the kid from about 70 ft away, he had a knife that he was showing his friends. He charged with count 1, manacing F5. No police record, never been arrested before. What are the chances of no jail time and will the judge offer a plea bargain? We cannot find anyone to help and court is on 7/10/08.


Asked on 7/03/08, 3:46 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Marc Milavitz The Alternative Law Office of Marc Milavitz

Re: Juvenile Menacing

Depends on the judge and the DA. Give me a call.

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Answered on 7/03/08, 6:32 pm
V. Iyer Iyer Law Office, L.L.C.

Re: Juvenile Menacing

We do these types of cases. You will have to ask for a continuance as I am away in training in Wyoming from July 9 to August 3. The Judge grant you a continuance till after August 4.

Call on August 4 to discuss your son's case.

Thank you

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Answered on 7/03/08, 7:17 pm
Richard B. Huttner Richard B. Huttner, P.C.

Re: Juvenile Menacing

I have handled similar cases with success. Whether the person was in fear of imminent serious bodily injury is an important fact. Most often the prosecutor will offer a plea bargain and whether your child has any prior adjudications would help determine if it is wise to resolve the matter with a plea. I would be happy to help.

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Answered on 7/03/08, 8:40 pm
Philip Rosmarin Rosmarin Law Firm

Re: Juvenile Menacing

I'm sure there's more to the story, but based on the bare facts you lay out, there is an excellent chance of no jail time; depending on the rest of the facts, your son may in fact achieve a dismissal. But you need to hire an attorney for a felony case. If you can't afford one, call the public defender's office.

Good luck.

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Answered on 7/03/08, 9:55 pm


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