Juvenile Law |
 Juvenile law covers any child age 10 or over who violates a penal law of this state that is punishable by imprisonment or confinement in jail. If found 'delinquent,' the court can either place a child on probation for any period of time up until the child's 18th birthday, or, if the charge warrants it, commit the child to the Texas Youth Commission where they could be held up to their 19th birthday. The child must be represented by counsel. An important reason to seek counsel in juvenile matters is that juvenile criminal records can have an effect on your child’s prospects for college or future employment.
Depending on the charge, the child may be taken to a designated detention facility; for example in Tarrant County it is the Kimbo Road Juvenile Detention facility. As a juvenile, there is no bail, so it is important to have prompt, aggressive legal representation. To learn more about the Tarrant County detention facility click here.
Many juvenile offenses arise at school and with zero tolerance policies, the schools simply refer them to alternate schools and leave the child to the legal system. However, off campus offenses can also result in the child being involved in the juvenile justice system, including:
Juvenile Offenses:
Often the child will be ordered to undergo a variety of services including screening and diversion of cases to community resources and court-ordered treatment including:
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| The Durkin Law Offices, P.C. handles cases in Dallas, Tarrant, Johnson, Hood, Denton, Wise, Parker, Clay and Wichita Counties including the Cities of Decatur, Hurst, Fort Worth, Arlington, Granbury, Weatherford, Azle, Irving, Grapevine, Coppell, Colleyville, Southlake, Burleson, Euless, Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Farmers Branch, Keller and others. Other areas reviewed on a case by case basis. |
