Texas Defense Firm | May 16, 2025 | Juvenile Crimes
Can a School Fight Be A Crime?
Yes. Depending on the circumstances of the fight, your child could face assault and battery charges. The consequences of a conviction can affect their entire life and future. Even though they’re a minor, they could face a jail sentence. Spending time behind bars is traumatizing for any teenager. It can derail their path and create challenges…
Texas Defense Firm | May 16, 2025 | Juvenile Crimes
What Is the Difference Between Battery and Assault for Juveniles in Texas?
Has your child been accused of assault or battery in Texas? Being accused of or charged with a crime can be upsetting and overwhelming for anyone, and this is especially true for children. As a parent, you may be feeling uncertain about what to expect and anxious for your child’s future. Penalties for juvenile offenders…
Texas Defense Firm | August 22, 2023 | Juvenile Crimes
What Is Deferred Prosecution for Juveniles?
Texas Family Code 53.03 governs “deferred prosecution”. It is a very common outcome in juvenile cases. Deferred prosecution essentially dismisses the charges in exchange for serving probation. When entering a deferred prosecution deal with the prosecutors, the juvenile doesn’t even have to admit guilt. The juvenile is attempting to complete probation while the case against them is…
Texas Defense Firm | August 22, 2023 | Juvenile Crimes
Sanction Levels for Juvenile Offenders
When your child gets arrested, you may hear about different “sanction levels.” That is because the State of Texas has made an effort to make sure juveniles face consequences that are uniform across the state. Judges are given a lot of “wiggle room” in determining punishment for different offenses, but these sanction levels provide a…
Texas Defense Firm | August 14, 2023 | Juvenile Crimes
How Do I Get My Child Out of Juvenile Detention?
Can I bond my child out of juvenile detention? The short answer is, “No.” Unlike a criminal case, you cannot post bond on a juvenile case. This is just one of the many ways that a juvenile case is different from an adult criminal case. You will soon discover many purposeful differences between the juvenile…