When a minor is involved in criminal proceedings, whether as a suspect or as a victim, a specific legal framework applies. Juvenile criminal law rests on particular principles that balance responsibility and protection, with procedures adapted to the young person’s age and situation. The assistance of a lawyer experienced in juvenile criminal law is essential to ensure an effective defence.

Barssie Avocats supports minors at every stage of the proceedings, ensuring that their rights are respected and that their situation is considered with the utmost care. From police custody or a voluntary interview onwards, the lawyer ensures that the procedural safeguards specific to minors are respected and that no undue pressure is exerted. During the investigation and the judicial investigation, the lawyer builds a suitable defence strategy or acts alongside victims to assert their rights.

The firm appears before the juvenile judge, the juvenile court and the juvenile Assize Court, assisting both minors prosecuted for offences, whether misdemeanours or serious crimes, and those who have been victims of violence, abuse or any other criminal offence. Its support takes into account the specific features of each situation and aims to provide a humane and committed defence, integrating the educational and judicial issues specific to juvenile justice.