Juvenile Defense

Texas Juvenile Crime Defense Attorney

At the Daniel Tucker & Harrison PLLC law office in Collin County, we assist juveniles accused of a variety of criminal offenses, including theft, drug crimes, and sexual assault. The juvenile justice system and laws relating to juveniles are constantly changing. We have a deep understanding of the Texas family code and penal code that is specific to juvenile crime. If your child has been accused of a juvenile crime, contact us right away. You have options.

Our deep understanding of the juvenile justice system as a whole allows us to effectively serve the needs of our juvenile clients. We will guide our juvenile clients through the entire process. If your child has been arrested, neither you nor your child should speak with the police before hiring a qualified juvenile defense attorney to represent your child during questioning. In detention hearings, through the promotion of diversion programs or alternative placement options, and at every stage of the case, Daniel Tucker & Harrison PLLC lawyers will advocate vigorously on behalf of our juvenile client.

The earlier you hire a qualified attorney in a juvenile case, the more options you have. Diversion programs allow juveniles to do an informal probation in exchange for a dismissal of criminal charges. The juvenile justice system is geared toward rehabilitation. A psychological evaluation may determine that a juvenile is in need of counseling, in-patient treatment, or out-patient treatment. In these cases, we may be able to prevent a case from being filed or negotiate for lesser charges or a deferred sentence.

At certain ages, there is a possibility for a juvenile to be certified as an adult. Performing a thorough investigation and speaking with the district attorney early on may prevent this.

In Texas, each county handles juvenile crime very differently. If your child has been accused of a juvenile offense, you need an attorney who practices locally and understands the local detention facility, the local judges, and the way laws are usually applied to juveniles in that county. We are proficient in the unique rules and regulations that apply to juvenile cases in Denton County and Collin County.

At Daniel Tucker & Harrison PLLC, we will always look out for our juvenile clients' best interests. If your child has been accused of a juvenile crime, hire an accomplished and qualified local juvenile defense lawyer right away. Contact us today. Call (214) 544-8310.