Collin County Juvenile Crimes Blog Archives
What Is the Difference Between Battery and Assault for Juveniles in Texas?
Has your child been accused of assault or battery in Texas? Being accused of or charged with a crime can […]
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Can a School Fight Be A Crime?
Yes. Depending on the circumstances of the fight, your child could face assault and battery charges. The consequences of a […]
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How Do I Get My Child Out of Juvenile Detention?
By Kristi Tyler Can I bond my child out of juvenile detention? The short answer is, “No.” Unlike a criminal […]
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What To Expect at a Juvenile Detention Hearing?
If your child has been arrested, you have probably been informed that he or she will be having a “juvenile […]
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Sealing Juvenile Records
What is “sealing” a juvenile record? Under Texas Family Code Chapter 58, sealing your juvenile record releases you from the […]
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Sanction Levels for Juvenile Offenders
When your child gets arrested, you may hear about different “sanction levels.” That is because the State of Texas has […]
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Will My Child Be Tried as an Adult?
Oftentimes we hear about cases where a juvenile will be “tried as an adult.” What does that mean? It means […]
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Differences Between the Juvenile Justice System and the Adult Criminal Justice System
You often hear about people being in the juvenile criminal justice system. You may wonder “What exactly is the difference […]
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What To Expect When on Juvenile Probation?
Juvenile cases often end in some type of probation, so if your child is going through the juvenile criminal justice […]
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What Is Deferred Prosecution for Juveniles?
Texas Family Code 53.03 governs “deferred prosecution”. It is a very common outcome in juvenile cases. Deferred prosecution essentially dismisses […]
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