Amazon.com description: Product Description: Juvenile Criminal Defense Strategies provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for counseling juvenile clients. Featuring experienced criminal defense attorneys from around the country, this book guides the reader through the various types of cases juveniles are accused of and highlights the current issues that lawyers face when representing an underage client, including immigration matters, the "sexting" controversy, the prosecution of minors as adults, and the focus on rehabilitation versus punishment. These top lawyers discuss how juvenile clients differ from adult clients and how to collaborate with clients and families to develop a plan that meets everyone's needs. From understanding evidence and using expert witnesses to negotiating on a client's behalf and dealing with judges instead of juries, these authors also detail strategies that will take you through hearings, trials, and the inner workings of Juvenile Court. Finally, these leaders reveal helpful solutions to the challenges of juvenile cases, such as managing the emotional issues, developing a rapport with an adolescent, navigating an overburdened court system, and working on high-profile cases. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this dynamic field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Shari Sukaram, Partner, Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law - "Juvenile Law: Procedures, Defense Strategies, and Challenges in the Beginning Stages of Detained Juvenile Delinquency Cases"
2. Dmitry Gorin, Partner, Kestenbaum Eisner Gorin LLP - "The Challenges of the Juvenile Criminal Defense Case"
3. Aaron J. Slavin, Owner, Slavin Law Firm LLC - "Defending the Juvenile Offender in the Age of Cell Phones and Computers: Is This a Child or an Adult?"
4. David M. Gonzalez, Managing Partner, Sumpter & Gonzalez LLP - "It's Not Just About the Crime, It's About the Child: Strategies for Juvenile Criminal Defense"
5. Steven D. Silverman, Managing Partner, Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White LLC - "How to Defend a High-Profile Juvenile Case"
6. William D. Umanksy, Partner and Founder, The Umansky Law Firm -"Handling Juvenile Crimes While Focusing on Rehabilitation"
7. Michael D. McGlinn and Ryan M. McGlinn, Partners, McGlinn & McGlinn, Attorneys at Law - "The Intricacies of Juvenile Criminal Cases"
8. Brad A. Meryhew, Founding Partner, Rhodes & Meryhew LLP - "Representing Juveniles Charged with Sex Offenses"
9. George Kita, Attorney, The Law Offices of George Kita - "Protecting the Future of Juvenile Clients"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Juvenile Enmeshed Penalties Checklist
Appendix B: Cognitive Distortions Checklist
Appendix C: Letter Request for Student Records
Appendix D: Parent Authorization Release for Student Records
Appendix E: Written Request for Special Education Assessment (IEP Request Based on Diagnosed Disability)
Appendix F: Written Request for Special Education Assessment (IEP Request Based on Poor Grades)
Appendix G: Checklist of Items to Pursue Concerning the Alleged Victim