The best way to make a counter offer to a prosecutor is face to face. You will also need to have some reason why the prosecutor should lower his...

What determines whether a DUI will be classified as a misdemeanor or felony?

A DWI with 2 or more prior convictions for DWI is a third degree felony. A single DWI with a child under the age of 15 in the car is a state jail...

What are the possible punishments if I was charged as a Juvenile with theft. It was a Class A Misdemeanor.

In Texas we have a Progressive Sanction Model for Juvenile cases. The Sanction Model is located in Chapter 59 of the Texas Family Code. A first...

Do I need a state lawyer?

TYC, now TJJP, can only hold juveniles until their 19th birthdays. However, any stay in TJJP is a serious consequence and you should absolutely...

Does my 16 yo daughter need an attorney?

She is charged by law enforcement with a Class B Misdemeanor. However, the law allows for juvenile diversion programs. It seems to me a first...

CAN I ASK FOR A COPY OF A POLICE REPORT, AND A COPY OF A STATEMENT MADE AGAINST MY MINOR CHILD BEFORE THE COURT DATE?

Yes. Get your child an attorney. The police report, witness statements, and video are collectively known as discovery. You can ask that the...

What kind of lawyer do I need to retain for a class c ticket that my 15 year old received for disorderly conduct?

You definitely want a criminal defense attorney as your son is charged with a Penal Code offense. Your best bet would be an attorney that handles...

Do I have to pay child support, while I have district court conditions of release orders for juvenile son to be in my custody?

The Juvenile Court Order does supersede the District Court divorce decree but, only as to custody. Where the Juvenile Court Order is silent the...

My 7 year old child was involved in a scuffle at school can charges be pressed

Juvenile Law in Texas only applies to children that are 10 years of age or older but, not 17 years of age. No, charges should be filed because...