Local Law Firms Home > Criminal Defense News > 10-year-old Needs Criminal Defense For Murder of Father Did you know? The rights of juvenile defendants are different as compared to an adult’s criminal defense in a felony prosecution. Juveniles do not have the right to seek bail, although they may be released to their parents before the arraignment hearing. Juveniles also do not have a right to jury trials, although some states allow it for certain types of cases. |