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Three Online Behaviors That May Lead to Juvenile Criminal Charges

Three Online Behaviors That May Lead to Juvenile Criminal Charges

The Texas Educational Code prohibits bullying at school, at school-sponsored events and on school vehicles.


Fighting a Drunk Driving Charge as a Minor

Fighting a Drunk Driving Charge as a Minor

A couple of drinks can ruin your life when you get behind the wheel. If you are a minor, it is a major problem.


How Can an Underage DUI Charge Impact Your Life?

How Can an Underage DUI Charge Impact Your Life?

If you are a minor in Texas, you should be aware of the fact that there are strict laws against minors in possession of alcohol


Teens Avoid Jail for Theft That Occurred Before New Texas Law

Teens Avoid Jail for Theft That Occurred Before New Texas Law

Four teenagers caught taking two packages from a porch avoided jail time because their alleged acts occurred before Texas’ new mail theft law went into effect.


Cries for Help Are Often Muted in Juvenile Justice

Cries for Help Are Often Muted in Juvenile Justice

Some people hear the term “juvenile justice” and think that it relates to having to deal with young, misguided people who don’t have a chance.


No Juvenile Criminal Justice Matter Is Considered a Small Deal

No Juvenile Criminal Justice Matter Is Considered a Small Deal

Juvenile criminal matters are often thought of as minor offenses, but this can’t be the thought that parents have when their child is facing these issues.


Three Family Factors That Can Lead to Juvenile Crime

Three Family Factors That Can Lead to Juvenile Crime

Family factors often play into juvenile crime rates. This isn’t to blame the family.


When a Victim of Bullying Faces Criminal Charges

When a Victim of Bullying Faces Criminal Charges

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My Child Was Interrogated by the School Principal

My Child Was Interrogated by the School Principal

A school principal is undisputed an agent of the State of Texas. Yet the rules that apply to police officers interrogating do not apply to school administrators.


Juveniles Give False Confessions More Often Than Adults

Juveniles Give False Confessions More Often Than Adults

In Texas and other states across the country, police officers use the same techniques for interrogation on both juveniles and adults.