by Silva | Jun 29, 2018 | Juvenile Crimes, Sex Crimes
The most difficult conversations I have ever had as an attorney, has been when parents call me after their child has been investigated and/or arrested for any kind of sex crime. I have seen an upswing in filings of late for a variety of sex crimes in children under...
by Silva | Jun 29, 2018 | Juvenile Crimes
Crying, upset and scared…three words that I hear in every conversation with parents who hire me to represent their child arrested for any kind of crime. Police can arrest your child just like they do with adults. The important difference that every parent should know,...
by Silva | May 25, 2018 | Juvenile Crimes
ABC newsrecently reported that ten Harvard bound freshman lost their College Harvard dreams when their acceptances were rescinded because of social media posts. This case highlights what I tell my clients both young and old alike: watch what you post, because it’s not...
by Silva | May 17, 2018 | Juvenile Crimes
The following is a step by step guide to help parents when their child is arrested. This is part 1 of a multi part series. The phone call from the police alone can make any parent scared beyond words: your child has been arrested. 1) Calll an attorney skilled in...
by Silva | May 3, 2018 | Juvenile Crimes
I was recently contacted by a parent whose child was being bullied and threatened in school. She needed help and guidance. To say she was concerned is an understatement. When she had contacted me, she found out her son, who is not allowed on social media, had a page...
by Silva | May 3, 2018 | Driving Offenses, Drug Crimes, DUI, Juvenile Crimes
You must be 18 to vote…You must be 21 to drink…18 to serve in the military… BUT, did you know, police may talk to your child if they are under suspicion for committing an offense, AND YOU as the parent HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE PRESENT. It’s amazing, when it comes to...
