Phone (832) 814-7463 Email: info@JuvenileDefender.net
Has your child been involved in a criminal act and need a juvenile defense attorney?
Here are the most common offenses associated with juvenile crimes:
- Drug Trafficking / Possession
- Terrorists threat
- Truancy
- Shoplifting
- Curfew Violations
- Assault and Battery
- Date Rape
- Property Violations
- Underage Drinking
- Cruelty to Animals
- Gang-related activities
When a child is sent through the juvenile court system, they have rights that are protected by law. In most states, juveniles often have more protected rights – such as court records that are not to be released to the public. Such records of a minor are sealed and are exempt once the minor becomes an adult, unless there are extenuating circumstances. When convicted of a crime, the juvenile may receive a sentence according to the statues of juvenile justice.
There are many legal options that a child convicted of a crime should be aware of. Speaking with an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer can assist you through the process of the juvenile court system. Rather than punish the young offender the main objective of the juvenile justice system is help rehabilitate.
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Is the Juvenile Justice System or Alternative School Placement the Answer?
New Report on Texas' School to Prison Pipeline
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Something went horribly wrong after Texas decided to crack down on mayhem in public schools by mandating zero tolerance for weapons, drugs and violence on campus.
Do you know your rights?
Has the student been charged with threats or has oppositional behavior at school?
Can alternative placement recommendation by a school district can be challenged!
Has the student received a proper assessments an appropriate behavioral intervention plan in place?
Is incarceration the only option?
Contact JuvenileJustice.net or call 832 814-746 today and hear what the experts say and what are the alternatives!
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Juvenile Justice
Juvenile justice is the area of criminal law applicable to persons not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. In most states, the age for criminal culpability is set at 18 years, however in Texas it is 17 years of age. Juvenile law is mainly governed by state law and most states have enacted a juvenile code. The main goal of the juvenile justice system is rehabilitation rather than punishment.
Juveniles can be transferred into adult court if the juvenile court waives or relinquishes its jurisdiction.
State statutes creating juvenile courts and providing methods for dealing with juvenile delinquencey have generally been upheld by courts as an acceptable extension of state police power to ensure the safety and welfare of children. The doctrine of parens patriae authorizes the state to legislate for the protection, care, custody, and maintenance of children within its jurisdiction.
The federal role in the field has largely been that of funder and standard setter. Congress passed the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention and Control Act in 1968. This was later revised in 1972, and renamed the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Act. The stated purpose of the act is to assist states and local communities in providing community based preventative services to youths in danger of becoming delinquent, to help train individuals in occupations providing such services, and to provide technical assistance in the field.
The Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act defines juvenile delinquency (any act that is othewise a crime, but is committed by someone under 18 years of age) and sets forth rules by which state laws must comply with regard to juvenile court procedures and punishments.
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Serving Harris and Surrounding Counties
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