On behalf of Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Sep 24, 2019 | Juvenile Defense
Teenage children’s rights are not as well-known or understood as adult rights. They are entitled to legal representation and due process just like adults. In some cases, teens are tried as adults too. Yet, teenagers cannot smoke, drink alcohol or vote. What rights do...
On behalf of Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Aug 22, 2019 | Criminal Law, Juvenile Defense
No parent wants to get a phone call from police to tell them that their child has been arrested. But those calls are happening frequently here in Prescott Valley and across Arizona. According to data from the federal Department of Justice, our state has the 12th...
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Mar 21, 2019 | Juvenile Defense
In Arizona and across the U.S., teens are inundated with material that might not be suitable for them at their impressionable age. Peer pressure, not understanding the law and how they can be impacted by long-term consequences by one mistake can cause major problems...
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Feb 21, 2019 | Juvenile Defense
Juveniles in Prescott Valley and throughout Yavapai County can find themselves in legal trouble for a variety of reasons. With law enforcement in the area constantly on the lookout for violations such as underage drinking and driving, it is not uncommon for young...
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Nov 15, 2018 | Juvenile Defense
It is unavoidable that Arizona teens will get into mischief. Some of it is harmless. However, there are times when their behavior is against the law and they will face arrest for allegations of having committed juvenile crimes. Although they might not be under the...
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Oct 19, 2018 | Juvenile Defense
Simply put, sexting is when one person, usually via instant message or other electronic media, sends a sexually explicit image of himself or herself to at least one other person, usually a boyfriend or girlfriend. Between consenting adults, sexting may well be a...
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Sep 21, 2018 | Juvenile Defense
Three teenagers, including one who is legally a minor, were arrested by Prescott Valley police because they shot a firearm in a local park. The firearm was reportedly a stolen weapon, but there was no allegation that the teens were the ones who stole it. According to...
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Aug 29, 2018 | Juvenile Defense
School has started up for many across Arizona. While there are school rules to be followed, most students usually abide by them. However, one Arizona teenager was placed under arrest for reportedly violating his school’s dress code and becoming disruptive....
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Jun 6, 2018 | Juvenile Defense
Teenagers are still developing into the adults. This means that they may not be able to comprehend the consequences of their actions as they would if they were an adult. Alternatively, they may simply be under the belief that nothing bad could happen to them. Some...
by Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC | Apr 25, 2018 | Juvenile Defense
Making mistakes is simply part of growing up. Some mistakes are minor and serve as a good learning experience. However, sometimes a youth makes a bad choice or is simply hanging with the wrong crowd. At times like this, the youth might be accused of committing a...
