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Are you or a loved one facing truancy charges in Phoenix, AZ? Dealing with these charges can be overwhelming and frustrating. An experienced Phoenix truancy attorney can help you navigate the legal system and fight to get the best outcome for your family.
The team at Orent Law Offices has over three decades of criminal defense experience. We focus on truancy defense while also handling a wide range of criminal defense cases, including juvenile crimes and federal crimes. Our award-winning team will provide you with the legal defense you need to navigate your charges.
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When you hire our Phoenix truancy lawyers, we’ll:
For over a decade, Orent Law Offices has been helping families deal with truancy charges. Attorney Craig Orent has been named one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys by the American Society of Legal Advocates, and one of the Top 100 Trial Attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers.
You don’t have to navigate your truancy charges on your own. We will guide you through every step of the legal process. Call us today to schedule a free consultation with a Phoenix criminal defense attorney.
Truancy is an unexcused absence from school. In Arizona, a child is considered truant if the child has any unexcused absence from school.
Under Arizona law, children between the ages of 6 and 16 must attend school. A student is considered habitually truant or chronically absent if the student has five or more unexcused absences or unexcused absences for 10% or more of the school year.
A child is not considered truant if their absence is excused. Some acceptable reasons for missing school are an illness or injury, a family emergency, religious holidays, and doctor’s appointments.
In Arizona, both students and their parents or guardians can face consequences for truancy. Students who are habitually truant can be found “incorrigible” and sent to juvenile courts. They can also be fined and required to complete work hours, attend counseling, or attend education classes.
Parents or guardians facing truancy charges can also be fined, required to attend classes, and charged with a class 3 misdemeanor. Parents charged with a class 3 misdemeanor can be fined up to $500 and/or a jail sentence of up to 30 days.
In addition to legal penalties, data shows that habitually truant minors are at an increased risk of juvenile delinquency, criminal activity as an adult, and drug use.
Some common defenses in truancy cases include providing evidence that:
Our team will gather medical records, school emails, and transportation logs to demonstrate that there was a legitimate reason for your child’s absence. We’ll work with school officials and prosecutors to resolve the issue and give your family the support they need.
If you are facing truancy charges, Orent Law Offices can help. Our team can defend guardians facing criminal charges due to truancy and defend minors who are referred to juvenile courts because of habitual truancy.
These cases can be difficult, but we’ll provide unwavering support to your family. Call our Phoenix truancy lawyers to schedule a free consultation. We will evaluate your case, discuss your rights, and create a defense strategy.
