Juvenile Charges
At Robles Family Law, we recognize the impact that being turned down for chances that they have fought so hard to obtain due to legal issues may have on young people in Texas. Having an active and knowledgeable lawyer can mean the difference between a young person’s record being permanently marred and his error being history.
Juvenile Offenses
With increasingly strict crack-downs on crime, penalties for those charged or convicted under the age of 18 have strayed from the realm of accountability to serious harm on a person’s future. Juveniles—who have the trajectory of their lives still unwritten—are at increased risk of having every aspect of their lives affected by the penalties of the law, including foreclosure of educational opportunities, work prospects, and career setbacks during their crucial and formative early years.
Common Juvenile Crimes
The days of accepting minor offenders and saying “boys will be boys” are long gone. Numerous criminal charges targeted exclusively at individuals under the age of 18 have been defined in the Texas Penal Code. Penalties can be anything from a significant annoyance that limits one’s ability to pursue further education or employment to jail time, fines, and the permanent loss of one’s rights. Any criminal conviction, regardless of the severity of the offense, can have a significant and enduring impact on a young person’s future.
As such, it is paramount to have an aggressive, smart attorney on your side when facing charges such as:
- Drunk Driving
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Minor in Possession (MIP)
- Minor in Consumption (MIC)
- Public Intoxication (PI)
- Irregular Traffic Violations
- Sexual Assault
- Vandalism/Property Damage
- Theft or Shoplifting
- Possession of Drugs
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Juvenile Crimes
Some families make the mistake of paying a fine, or forcing a child to “take responsibility” for their actions by facing the full brunt of the law. Too often, instead of imparting any valuable lesson, the child is saddled with a permanent stain that continues to affect him for years to come, cropping up on educational forms and work questionnaires that seek to weed out anyone with a criminal conviction. A criminal conviction is one of the most damaging, persistent, and discouraging road blocks a young person can face.
Contact a Texas Juvenile Crimes Lawyer Today
Find out what effect the charge, or a conviction on the charge, may have on your future if you or your kid is facing juvenile criminal charges. Our mission at Robles Family Law is to thoroughly comprehend your particular case and to reduce any potential negative effects on your future.
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