Defending Children in Juvenile Court
If your child has been charged with a juvenile offense, his or her future may be hanging in the balance. Your child may have made a mistake by fighting, stealing or doing something else illegal, but the juvenile justice system is supposed to help children overcome their mistakes.
An experienced juvenile defense lawyer can help keep the system on the right track. At the Schneider Law Firm, P.C., in Fort Worth, Texas, we defend minors against juvenile charges, including drug possession, retail theft, assault, truancy, gang-related activity, criminal mischief and more.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our juvenile law defense attorneys to discuss your and your child's options going forward.
Understanding the Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile cases are not usually considered criminal cases in the eyes of the law, even when accusations against children would be crimes if they were adults. Juvenile courts are supposed to start each case with a presumption that there are remedial steps that can be taken with the child instead of sending him or her to jail.
However, in serious cases, a juvenile court can sentence a child to detention with the Texas Youth Commission, which can have a major impact on his or her development and future.
It is important for a minor facing charges to have an experienced juvenile defense attorney who understands the options that are available in this unique system. Depending on the facts of the case, drug treatment, counseling and/or probation may be appropriate and beneficial.
Seeking Alternatives to Harsh Sentencing
We start every juvenile defense case by looking for opportunities to resolve the charges while keeping them off the child's long-term criminal record and keeping the child out of juvenile detention. This may require some delicate handling of the situation, especially when the child is uncooperative with our efforts.
Arlington Child Defense Attorney
Having a child brought before the juvenile courts can be a difficult situation for any parent. Contact us to make sure your child gets the benefit of dedicated legal representation.
