Juvenile Crimes
Children between the ages of 10 and 17 can be charged with a variety of misdemeanor and felony offenses. There are many differences between the juvenile justice system and the adult justice system. Knowing what these differences are and how to navigate the system is critical to the successful outcome of a juvenile case.
Many parents think that they don’t need an attorney to represent their child in a juvenile case. This could not be further from the truth. While the main focus of the juvenile justice system is rehabilitation, there could still be serious consequences that impact a child’s future opportunities.
The juvenile attorneys at Beaty and Sipes Law, PLLC can walk your family through the system. Lindy Beaty is a former juvenile prosecutor and has experience working in the juvenile justice system.
Many parents think that they don’t need an attorney to represent their child in a juvenile case. This could not be further from the truth. While the main focus of the juvenile justice system is rehabilitation, there could still be serious consequences that impact a child’s future opportunities.
The juvenile attorneys at Beaty and Sipes Law, PLLC can walk your family through the system. Lindy Beaty is a former juvenile prosecutor and has experience working in the juvenile justice system.
Know the Facts and have good counsel.
Sometimes, if the allegation is serious enough, and depending upon the child’s age, the State can seek to prosecute a child as an adult and subject them to the same punishment in most circumstances. It is important that a parent contact an attorney right away to ensure that their child’s rights and future are protected. Call the juvenille attorneys at Beaty and Sipes Law PLLC at (972) 876-4046 for a free, confidential consultation. |
Just because your child is a juvenile does not mean that they don’t have rights.
It is quite the opposite, as there are some additional built in
protections for children.
Lindy Beaty served in Ellis County as the juvenile crimes prosecutor and a sexual assault and child sex assault prosecutor.
Ricky Sipes was a former police officer and DEA task force officer.
-40 years combined criminal justice experience-
It is quite the opposite, as there are some additional built in
protections for children.
Lindy Beaty served in Ellis County as the juvenile crimes prosecutor and a sexual assault and child sex assault prosecutor.
Ricky Sipes was a former police officer and DEA task force officer.
-40 years combined criminal justice experience-