Georgetown, TX Juvenile Crimes Attorney
Skilled Legal Protection for Your Child in Texas
Has your child been arrested for a juvenile offense in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park or anywhere in Williamson County? If so, we understand how stressful such a situation can be for the entire family. Your worries likely range from what will happen in the next few days or weeks to how this will affect your child’s life in the future – their ability to get into college, to get a good job, and more.
At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, our Georgetown, TX juvenile crimes lawyers understand your anxiety and are here to provide the answers, support, and strong legal representation you need to pursue a favorable result.
Our firm is committed to ensuring that you have dedicated and strong legal advocacy. Our team consists of proven trial lawyers who know how to investigate and develop a strong defense and who bring a compelling presence to court. Experience matters in all criminal cases, whether they involve a minor or adult, and our firm has demonstrated its competence time and time again for Texans throughout the area.
Discuss your child’s case with a Georgetown juvenile crimes attorney during a free consultation. Call Smith & Vinson Law Firm at (512) 337-1230 to get started today.
Juvenile Offenses in Texas
The label “juvenile crime” refers to criminal offenses are committed by someone between the ages of 10 and 17. These individuals can commit the same crimes as an adult, from low-level Class C misdemeanors up to felonies. However, the cases are generally handled differently in juvenile court. The main objective of the juvenile court is to rehabilitate youth as opposed to punishing them. However, depending on the crime involved in your child’s case, they might still face some type of incarceration, probation, or other penalties based on the seriousness of the offense. In the least serious, they may be given only a warning and let off.
In Texas, common types of juvenile crimes can include:
- Underage drinking
- Using a fake ID
- Drug possession and other drug crimes
- Curfew violations
- Shoplifting/theft crimes
- Driving with an open container of alcohol
- Vandalism/graffiti
- Disorderly conduct
- Assault
- Gang activity
If your child is taken into custody, you must be notified. They are allowed two phone calls and are given all the same constitutional rights as an adult. Among these is the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. If your minor is taken to a juvenile facility, you also have the right to visit them in a private setting. Additionally, you must be notified by the court of any proceeding that is to take place against them.
Texas Juvenile Court Process
Most juvenile cases begin with a delinquency petition followed by a court hearing, where a judge will determine whether or not your child committed the offense. Juvenile court is conducted with a judge only; juries are not used.
Should the judge rule that your child did not commit the offense, the case will be dropped. If the judge decides that your child engaged in delinquent conduct, they will determine the type of consequences to impose.
In cases where a child over the age of 14 has committed a serious offense or has a pattern of criminal activity, they may be certified as an adult and thus tried in the adult criminal courts. A serious offense would involve some type of violent crime. Certification as an adult occurs after a hearing is conducted to fully investigate and review the charges levied against your teenager.
Legal Representation from a Georgetown Juvenile Crimes Attorney
If your child is facing some type of criminal charge, it is vital to have a competent defense lawyer on your side. Our Georgetown juvenile crimes lawyers are experienced trial attorneys who know how to build strong cases and how to present a compelling argument before the court. We understand how important it is to protect your child’s future. That is why we will use our extensive skills and knowledge to seek a favorable outcome in your child’s case throughout Williamson County.
Phone us at (512) 337-1230 or contact our Georgetown, TX juvenile crimes attorneys through our online request form today.
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Smith and Vinson are absolutely incredible! They go above and beyond to help their clients and have a track record of success in getting cases dismissed. Their aggressive approach and unwavering dedication make them stand out from the rest.- Linda W.
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What sets this firm apart is their unwavering dedication to their clients. They listen attentively, provide clear guidance, and approach every case with the utmost diligence. Their attention to detail is truly impressive, and they leave no stone unturned.- Former Client
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When in battle you need people by your side who are fierce enough to face the opposition with you. Brad and Jarod far exceeded my expectations with their passion for winning and attention to detail.- Nikki C.
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After the Jury was selected, the first witness was called to the stand, and Brad and Jarrod imploded the State's case. Moments later, the case was dismissed. I couldn't be any more thankful for Smith & Vinson.- Former Client
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Not Guilty 2nd DWI
911 caller reported a major rollover, single car accident. EMS and fire arrived on scene. They had to break the window to get our client out of the car. He said he had swerved to miss a deer and had been up close to 18 hours before the crash. Police later arrived on scene, spoke to our client and he admitted to coming from a bar and drinking 2 martinis.
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Not Guilty 2nd DWI
Our client was pulled over for a traffic violation. Officer smelled alcohol, client admitted to consuming a few drinks. Officer also noted slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Client performed the SFST’s (roadside tests). Officer said he failed all 3, eye test, walk and turn and one-leg stand. Officer placed client under arrest and asked him for a sample of breath and/or blood. Client refused. Officer did not get a blood warrant.
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Case Dismissed 2nd DWI
Our client was involved in a vehicle accident in La Grange where she was ejected from the vehicle and had to stay in the hospital. There was alcohol in the car, and she had prior DWIs. The ethanol levels in her blood came back at a .13 so she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. This client was unaware that she was charged after she left the hospital which resulted in the charge of Bail Jumping. However she maintained that she had only an 8% functioning liver due and upon researching her medical hist
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Deferred Adjudication Aggravated Assault & Tampering with Evidence
Our client was involved in a verbal dispute that turned into an altercation where a firearm was discharged into the ground. The round ricocheted and grazed a party to the dispute. Our client was facing multiple felony convictions and a prison sentence.
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Deferred Adjudication Aggravated Assault Family Violence w/ Serious Bodily Injury
Our client was involved in a domestic altercation that resulted in one of the parties sustaining a very serious life -altering injury that required serious medical intervention. We took the case and approached our defense with heavy strong willed negotiations with the State.
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Rejected Pre-Indictment Aggravated Assault Strangulation/Impeding Airway Investigation