Client was arrested for DUI involving a crash where the Client crashed into a motorcyclist who had stopped at a red light. Our Client hit the motorcycle driver at a high rate of speed causing...
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Client charged with Robbery with a Firearm, Drug Trafficking, and False Imprisonment. The Defendant hired attorney Robert Whittel immediately. The rapid reponse investigators were immediately dispatched to gather evidence related to the case and find reasonable doubt...
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Defendant was charged with Driving Under the Influence ("DUI") and the defendant refused to submit to a breathalizer. At trial, Attorney Robert Whittel successfully...
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Defendant was charged with Lewd and Lascivious Conduct on a minor child relative. An immediate and extensive investigation revealed many discrepancies in the evidence. Attorney Robert Whittel and co-counsel engaged in a long process of discovery and depositions. Based upon...
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Defendant was arrested for his second DUI in les than one year and blew into the intoxilizer above the legal limit of .08. Defense attorney Robert Whittel challenged the results of the field sobriety excercises and the results of the breath machine...
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RESULT: NOT GUILTY
RESULT: CHARGES DISMISSED
RESULT: NOT GUILTY
RESULT: CHARGES DISMISSED
RESULT: CHARGES REDUCED




Gainesville & Ocala Juvenile Crimes Attorney

Florida Juvenile Crimes Defense Lawyer

A juvenile offense is a crime committed by a child under the age of 18.  If you have a child who is being investigated for or has been accused of or charged with a crime in Florida, the best option for your child is to hire an experienced attorney.  Attorney Robert G. Whittel understands that you may be experiencing one of the most difficult situations a parent can face. It's hard to know the right thing to do to protect a child's future when he or she is in trouble with the law. Attorney Robert G. Whittel can be trusted to protect your child’s rights under Florida state law. He has been defending juveniles accused of crimes for many years and has experienced much success in the area.

Some common juvenile crimes include:

  • School crimes and truancy
  • School fighting and assault
  • Drug charges and possession
  • Underage drinking and fake IDs
  • Traffic offenses
  • Drunk driving
  • Property crimes and vandalism
  • Theft and shoplifting
  • Burglary
  • Arson
  • Gang-related activities
  • Weapons possession
  • Sexual assault and date rape
  • Manslaughter
  • Attempted murder
  • Murder

Gainesville juvenile crimes attorney Robert G. Whittel is a highly qualified and experienced.  He believes in rehabilitating young children versus having them imprisoned or severely penalized. Attorney Robert G. Whittel will work to minimize the long-term consequences and negative impact of a juvenile crime by seeking alternative sentencing options instead of incarceration from the court whenever available. These options can include counseling, good behavior programs, drug school, traffic school, jail tours, and probation.

Gainesville Juvenile Defense Law Firm

Having defended several felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases over the years, juvenile crimes lawyer Robert G. Whittel is well aware of the options available to help your son or daughter clean up his or her record and get a fresh start on life. He may, depending on the circumstances of your juvenile crimes case, be able to have your child’s charges lowered or dismissed entirely.

Has your child been accused of a juvenile crime in Gainesville, Ocala or Bushnell? Contact us today!



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Gainesville Office: 802-A NW 16th Ave.   Gainesville, Florida 32609   Phone: (352) 264-7800
Ocala Office: 118 SW Fort King St.   Ocala, Florida 34478   Phone: (352) 369-5334
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