Even if your child is under the age of 18, different types of both felony and misdemeanor charges can be made against them, and your child could be forced to undergo serious, life-changing damages. You need compassionate, knowledgeable Denton juvenile defense lawyers to support your child in this terrifying time.

We have successfully defended young people who have been accused of many criminal charges, including:

One beneficial difference between the adult and juvenile justice systems is that the latter is more focused on actual rehabilitation rather than just the punishment. Of course, both systems require heavy penalties for a crime. However, in the juvenile court, punishment is given not merely to cause pain but for the sake of instruction and to generate a positive behavioral change.

The precise consequences that your child would have to face depend not only on the crime itself but also on your child’s background, criminal history, and age. The type of consequences could include:

In the state of Texas, they have a policy known as “once an adult, always an adult” for felony crimes. This states that in certain situations, juveniles can be tried as adults. These situations are:

We perform a detailed review of each client’s case. Our goal is to learn more about the allegations being made, as well as the possible consequences that may be handed down. We then discuss all options with you and help you and your child decide on an appropriate defense strategy for your situation.

As skilled negotiators, our team at the James H. Horton Law Firm, P.C. makes every effort to find an early resolution to the case if it is in your child’s best interests. Should the case end up in juvenile court, we are experienced litigators. We take these cases seriously and are committed to not letting these charges ruin your child’s life.