In a juvenile trial, your child will not be found “guilty” or “not guilty”. Instead, the court decides whether the allegations are true or untrue. That determination is made during a first trial phase, where we will present evidence in your child’s defense. After phase one, if the allegations are found to be true, a separate sentencing phase will begin. This is where the disposition, or punishment, will be determined. During this phase, our lawyers will present evidence designed to persuade the judge that detention is inappropriate given the circumstances.