Strong, Caring Lawyers for Alabama Youth Offenders
There are few more difficult and stressful situations for a parent than having your juvenile child be arrested and charged with a crime. If this has happened to you, whether for the first time or an alarming pattern is emerging, we want to help. Shane Oncale is a caring, experienced attorney who is familiar with juvenile crime and other issues faced by families and with the family courts throughout Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair County in Alabama.
The Oncale Firm also handles divorce, custody disputes and other family law matters throughout the greater Birmingham area. For more information on our services and approach to these issues, please visit our family law Web site.
DUI or Drug Charges — Crimes of Violence — Theft and Other Misdemeanors
You can count on receiving personal attention to your needs at our firm — and a clear focus on the well-being of your son or daughter. We are prepared to fight the charges or pursue all legal options for minimizing consequences and protecting your child's future. Mr. Oncale will represent your minor child in a delinquency hearing or other court proceeding arising from charges such as:
- DUI or other alcohol-related charges
- Drug possession or drug sales, ranging from possession of a small amount of marijuana to allegations of dealing cocaine, heroin, meth or prescription drugs
- Assault, weapons possession or school violence
- Shoplifting, burglary or other property crimes
Aggressively Pursuing Options that Target a Turnaround for Your Child and May Avoid Criminal Prosecution
Juvenile crimes can often be handled differently than charges against adults — especially if you have a concerned lawyer on your side. We are aware of the full range of legal options and diversion programs available to encourage rehabilitation of youthful offenders, including:
- Drug court for first-time offenders
- Juvenile gun court
- "Boot camp" and other programs that emphasize kids' discipline and removal from a bad environment to reduce juvenile crime
Most parents' biggest concerns involve getting children the help they need and keeping their options for their future intact. Beginning with a free initial consultation, we will listen attentively to your priorities and openly discuss what we may be able to accomplish in your son's or daughter's defense.
