Indianapolis, IN asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky

Q: Kids vandalized

My daughter and a friend of hers decide to make a poor choice and vandalized a house,and old barn. What could happen to them if someone had video tapes and pull it. They are 17 and 15 what would the worst thing to happen to them and what do I need to do

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Matt Schalk
Matt Schalk
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Princeton, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: It would depend on the amount of damage and the criminal charges levied. Juveniles that commit higher felonies can be tried as adults. I doubt this would be one of those cases. My guess, and it is only a guess, is that if they are first time offenders they may be looking at some detention but probably just probation for a year or until 18. Restitution would have to be paid.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: It will likely be handled in juvenile court. You should hire an attorney for your daughter to ensure her rights are protected and the matter is handled in juvenile court rather than circuit court.

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