If you or your child has been charged with truancy, both of you can go to jail. Family Courts can put the parent in jail for disobeying a court order or not providing for their child’s welfare, and juveniles can be sent to detention facilities for failing to attend school. If you or your child is charged with truancy, you need an experienced lawyer who will work hard to protect your interests. Derek Enderlin was a juvenile public defender for seven years and is experienced in Family Court. Contact him today for aggressive representation.