Houston Juvenile Crime Attorney

About Juvenile Crimes

Like adults, children can be prosecuted and must have their rights protected by an experienced attorney. A person must be under the age of seventeen to be considered a child and prosecute in juvenile court. Juvenile crimes can range from shoplifting, robbery, and vandalism to assault, murder, molestation, sexual assault and misconduct, underage alcohol consumption, drug possession and rape.  

A criminal record could make finding a job or getting into a good school exceedingly difficult for your child.  Being convicted of a crime as a minor could also seriously affect your child should they be face criminal charges later in their life, in which case their punishments could be elevated due to the existence of a previous conviction. No matter how serious the circumstances or charges may be, if your child stands accused of a juvenile crime, it is absolutely essential to seek out the advice and guidance of a qualified Houston criminal defense lawyer immediately.

Juvenile Crimes Lawyer in Houston

At the Law Offices of Ned Barnett, I can assure you that I will do everything I can to help defend your child from the negative effects of a juvenile crime conviction. Many families simply fail to recognize the importance of a crime, or falsely believe that a family law attorney is the best option. Even though these cases can be handled in family court, they require a criminal defense lawyer - not a family lawyer.

Beyond this, they require an attorney that can recognize and appreciate the differences between the juvenile justice system and the adult justice system. Likewise, it is also possible in certain serious cases that the juvenile offender be "certified" as an adult and prosecuted in adult courts.  Under juvenile law, a judge will hear the evidence against a minor and render a verdict depending on his or her interpretation of that evidence. With this in mind, the importance of an experienced, knowledgeable, and convincing attorney is very important. I have over twenty years of experience defending clients against criminal charges. You can rest assured that your child's future will be defended and their best interests, future and freedom are my utmost concern. 

Contact a Houston juvenile crime attorney if your child faces criminal charges.