When a young person gets caught up in the criminal justice system, the results could have long-lasting consequences. Sometimes, a juvenile offender might end up in Texas criminal courtrooms repeatedly. Unless the young adult changes his or her behavior, prison may...
The U.S. Supreme Court has long held that police can use false information to convince a suspect to admit to criminal activity. This is done in a variety of ways, very often using the good cop/bad cop combination during the investigation process. Adults in Texas who...
The preliminary investigation during a juvenile case can determine further proceedings. The court-designated officer or probation officer can decide the direction of the juvenile court proceedings in Galveston, Texas. The officers may tell both parties that the...
Understanding how to prepare for legal proceedings can be difficult if the offender is a juvenile. In Texas, juveniles are legally defined as those who are at least 10 years old but not yet 17. There are several key differences between how proceedings work for adults...
Juvenile law in Texas can be baffling at times, but all the rules are in place for a reason. Within 48 hours of a juvenile being taken into custody, the authorities must alert the guardian, and a court must hold a detention hearing. The detention hearing decides...
Many Texas parents wonder if their children can be questioned by the police, especially if they face potential criminal charges or witness a crime. Upon arresting any United States citizen, the police will read them their Miranda rights, telling them that they have...
If you are charged with a crime as a young person, there is a chance that your criminal record will be sealed by Texas authorities when you reach the age of majority. This means that the charge won't show up on a background check when you apply for a job, a security...
Depending on the circumstances, Texans under 18 facing criminal trials may be charged as juveniles or adults. Unfortunately, several negative consequences can attach to minors tried as adult defendants. Adult penalties kick in for juvenile crimes The justice system’s...
Most juveniles are considered to be between the ages of 10 and 17. There is a long list of offenses that could land a child or teen in juvenile court, which includes violent crimes, vandalism and drug crimes. Many juvenile crimes are often considered to be misdemeanor...