You never knew your child was engaging in criminal behavior until you got the call telling you they'd gotten arrested. You were shocked. You never thought you'd find yourself in this position.You're also worried about your child's future. You hoped he or she would go...
Juvenile Crimes
You should minimize the impact of a juvenile crime on your child
Being a parent isn't easy. You have to walk a fine line to balance wanting the best life for your child and ensuring they grow up to be a responsible person. In order to do so, however, teens often have to learn by making mistakes as they grow up. Sometimes, those...
An underage drug offense could damage your child’s educational hopes
Even the brightest and most promising of teenagers make mistakes in judgment. Many teenagers experiment with drugs, from nicotine and alcohol to marijuana and even harder substances. A large number of teens who try a drug a few times won't experience any long-term ill...
Grand Jury Passes on Decision to Indict Two in Sex Assault Case
A Collin County grand jury declined to indict the three juveniles in the sexual assault case on Tuesday. For more information watch video
Hundreds of Texas Youths Sentenced to Adult Prison
A recent report, Juveniles in the Adult Criminal Justice System in Texas, highlights the high number of young Texans sent to adult prisons and emphasizes the detrimental effect this has on youthful offenders as well as their communities. From the University of Texas'...
Underage Drunk Driving Accident Claims Life in Denton
Underage DWI is a serious charge in Texas. The potential criminal consequences become even more severe when the underage drunk driver causes an accident and injures others. Unfortunately, a recent crash in Arlington has left a teenage girl dead and her boyfriend...
Texas Convicts and Juveniles Routinely Endure Rape, Abuse in Prison
Now, more than ever, it is important for Texans to aggressively fight criminal charges so they may protect not only their freedom, but their bodies.While it is no secret that rape often occurs in prison, most people probably don't know how often it happens or why it...

