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Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney / Lawyer

  • Has your child been cited for underage alcohol in Maryland?
  • Has your child been charged with a crime in Maryland?
  • Are you the parent of a youth who has been arrested or detained by the police in Maryland?
  • Has your child been referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Maryland?

If so, your child needs the experienced legal representation of Rockville, Maryland Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney Rene Sandler, Esq.

YOUR CHILD NEEDS LEGAL REPRESENTATION IF HE OR SHE IS A MINOR AND HAS RECEIVED A CITATION OR OTHER CHARGE IN MARYLAND

Rockville, Maryland Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney Rene Sandler, Esq. is experienced in navigating a youth and their family through the juvenile justice system in Maryland. Rockville, Maryland Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney Rene Sandler, Esq. is a dedicated advocate who understand the emotional burden on a family when a youth enters the Maryland juvenile justice system. The choice of an experienced Maryland Attorney is critical to defending and protecting the rights of the youth, and to ensure that the youth's future is also protected in the process. Rockville, Maryland Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney Rene Sandler, Esq. works strategically with a youth and his or her family to develop a comprehensive approach to all cases.

MARYLAND JUVENILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY REGULARLY HANDLES UNDERAGE DRINKING CASES

Representing Clients Charged with Under 21 Alcohol Violations
In Maryland, if you are under 21 years of age, you are prohibited from possessing and consuming alcohol. It is also a crime for any adult to provide or furnish alcohol to a minor. These offenses are regularly charged by police officers in Maryland and regularly prosecuted throughout the State of Maryland. In addition, those individuals under the age of 21 have an alcohol restriction on their Maryland driver's license. A violation of this restriction can result in serious penalties, including loss of driving privileges, fines, and other penalties. A person may be required to install an ignition interlock device on his or her vehicle in order to operate a motor vehicle. Rockville, Maryland Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney Rene Sandler, Esq. regularly handles Motor Vehicle Administrative Hearings and understand the consequences of Underage Drinking Violations.
CALL MARYLAND JUVENILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RENE SANDLER TODAY

JUVENILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RENE SANDLER

If your minor child is referred to the Department of Juvenile Services call Rockville, Maryland Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney Rene Sandler.

Department of Juvenile Services http://www.djs.state.md.us
By law, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services ("DJS") is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services.

DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.

About the Department of Juvenile Services
The Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is an executive agency whose primary task is to appropriately manage, supervise and treat youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system in Maryland.

DJS is involved in nearly every stage of the juvenile justice process from the moment a youth is brought into a juvenile intake center by the police or as a result of a citizen complaint to the time when a youth returns to the community after completing treatment.

Role of DJS in Maryland Juvenile Justice System
The first step of the Juvenile Justice process in Maryland occurs when a youth is brought into one of DJS's intake offices across Maryland either because he or she was arrested by the police or is the subject of a citizen complaint.

DJS collaborates with law enforcement, courts, attorneys, other state agencies and service providers at various stages.

DJS DOES:

  • assess every youth who is brought to one of DJS's juvenile intake centers in the areas of public safety, flight risk, prior court records, family/home life, medical and mental health issues.
  • assign one or more case managers to every youth involved in the juvenile court system.
  • provide intensive community supervision for youth deemed most vulnerable to become perpetrators or victims of crime.
  • coordinate services, such as substance abuse programs and mentoring, for youth in DJS's care living in the community.
  • operate eight juvenile detention programs throughout Maryland.
  • operate seven juvenile treatment programs throughout Maryland.
  • provide medical services to every youth residing in DJS-operated facilities.
  • provide mental health services to every youth residing in DJS-operated facilities.
  • provide schooling, in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education, to every youth residing in DJS-operated facilities.
  • offer vocational training opportunities to youth who reside in certain DJS-operated facilities and youth residing in their community.
  • develop re-entry and aftercare plans for every youth returning to their community from an out-of-home treatment program.

DJS DOES NOT:

  • arrest youth.
  • serve youth with arrest or search warrants.
  • investigate crimes with juvenile suspects.
  • charge youth with offenses.
  • make final decisions as to whether a youth will be detained in the community or a secure juvenile detention facility.
  • make final decisions regarding whether a youth will receive treatment in the community or a secure juvenile treatment facility.
  • make final decisions regarding whether a youth will be released from secure juvenile detention facility or secure juvenile treatment facility.
  • emancipate minors from their parents.

CALL ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND JUVENILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RENE SANDLER TODAY

Bethesda Magazine Top Attorney 2021
Rene Sandler again named 2023 Top Criminal Attorney in Bethesda Magazine.

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“The family hired a new legal team, headed by Rene Sandler, a powerhouse attorney and constitutional crusader well known in D.C. circles as a tenacious thorn in the side of law enforcement, even though she herself is a former prosecutor.” 
~ When They Come For You, David Kirby

Top 30 Best Lawyers
Rene Sandler named to Washingtonian Magazine's TOP 30 BEST LAWYERS "SUPERSTARS" of the legal community.

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Rene Sandler was named to Maryland SuperLawyers 2011-2024,
Top 50 Women
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Top 100 Lawyers
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Washingtonian Top Lawyers
Rene Sandler was named to Washingtonian Magazine's Top Lawyers list for 2015.
Ms. Sandler is the only female criminal defense attorney selected from Montgomery County, Maryland. Ms. Sandler was previously named to Washingtonian Magazine's Top 30 Superstar Attorneys in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

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