Defending Children From Serious Accusations
If your child has been accused of drunk driving, a drug charge or any other offense, you need a lawyer to stand up for his or her rights in the juvenile justice system. This unique aspect of Texas law requires careful attention from an experienced attorney.
At the Law Offices of Raul A. Guajardo in McAllen, we provide skilled juvenile defense representation to minors in South Texas. We understand how the juvenile courts work and how to protect your child's rights and interests. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
Focusing on the Rehabilitation of Juvenile Offenders
At this point, most Texas counties handle juvenile cases within the regular court system. However, the procedure for handling juvenile charges is very different than the procedure for handling adult criminal charges. When people talk about a case being in "juvenile court," they are talking about these unique procedures.
The juvenile justice system is supposed to focus on the rehabilitation of the juvenile, rather than punishment. Your juvenile defense lawyer should always highlight the importance of this standard.
If the state seeks to prove that your child committed the charged offense, then we will provide a vigorous juvenile defense. However, there are other options in juvenile court. We can request a pretrial diversion program to try to correct the underlying problem, or we can seek probation as a sentence in order to keep your child out of a juvenile detention facility.
Keeping Your Child Out of Adult Court
Sometimes, when a minor is charged with a crime, the prosecutor seeks to have the child tried as an adult. Juvenile defense attorney Raul A. Guajardo will always fight this option. No matter what offense your child is accused of committing, he or she is still a child, and Texas law recognizes that fact.
Don't hesitate to contact us if your child has been accused of any offense in the juvenile justice system.
