Sound Advice in Juvenile Delinquency and Dependency Cases
At the Law Office of Larry P. McDougal in Richmond, our goal in Fort Bend County juvenile cases is to help your family find useful alternatives to punishment and detention for crimes committed by youthful offenders. Our familiarity with the full range of diversion and community-based treatment programs can help you find the solution that's right for your family's circumstances. Our experience with Texas family law also adds value and perspective in a juvenile case.
Contact us for a free consultation about the best way to protect your child if they have been charged with a juvenile crime.
We advise people in cases involving such offenses as:
- Drug crimes
- Assault or weapons offenses
- Fighting
- Juvenile sex crimes from cell phone sexting to consensual sex between minors
- Property crimes from shoplifting to vandalism or destruction of school property
- Auto theft
- Burglary
- Underage drinking and other alcohol offenses
In theory at least, the main goal of the juvenile justice system for offenders under 17 is rehabilitation rather than punishment. Older defendants will usually be charged as adults for the most serious violent crimes.
An important strength of our juvenile practice is defense lawyer Larry McDougal's ability to establish and maintain close relationships with parents, young people, probation officers, police, prosecuting attorneys and judges. At its most effective, the juvenile justice system very much depends on cooperation within these relationships, and our experience can help make it work for you.
No matter what charge your son or daughter is facing, our goal is to minimize the risk of a sentence to TYC detention. In most cases, we're able to find productive alternatives that meet the needs of each stakeholder.
Call 281-725-6025 for Advice About Fort Bend County Juvenile Defense
For more information about our approach to client service in juvenile cases, contact Larry McDougal for a free consultation in Richmond.
