Juvenile Offenses
Juvenile Defense Attorney
Any crime (even capital murder) committed by a juvenile is considered a juvenile offense, called "delinquent conduct." The cases are handled differently than crimes committed by individuals 17 years of age or older, and carry significantly different penalties . Juvenile defense requires the experience and guidance of an experienced juvenile defense lawyer. Whether you were charged or your child was charged with a crime, our attorneys at Robert M. Phillips & Associates are sensitive to the unique implications and dimensions of juvenile crime. Protecting your future must start today. You need a lawyer to protect you against the potential long-term consequences of a juvenile criminal charge.
Juveniles do not have the right to a jury trial on the issue of punishment, although juveniles do have the same rights as adults to a jury trial on the issue of guilt or innocence. Most juvenile sentences and dispositions are the result of negotiated sentences (called "plea bargains"). Our lawyers have three decades of experience trying juvenile cases, and negotiating favorable juvenile plea bargains. It is important that you have an attorney present to guard your rights and to protect you from the danger of making statements or revealing information that can be used against you. Certain juvenile offenders can be forced to stand trial as an adult, and face long penitentiary sentences. Timely and aggressive defense by a skilled lawyer can eliminate or mitigate your punishment exposure, even for a serious juvenile offense.
Please contact our juvenile defense attorney for assistance with any of the following juvenile defense matters:
STAY OUT OF JUVENILE AND ADULT PRISON - PROTECT YOUR RECORD - PROTECT YOUR FUTURE
We will work to keep you out of the Texas Youth Commission or "juvenile prison." If you are 17, you may be tried in adult court. You need a lawyer to ensure that your penalties are minimized, and your chance for an acquittal or dismissal is maximized.
We can help you stay out of juvenile detention, protect your rights, and allow you to continue with your education, or your vocational ambitions.
Our lawyers will help you protect and (in many instances) CLEANSE your record through an expungement, record sealing, or court order of non-disclosure. We will seek to ensure that you can move forward into your future without the lingering consequences of a juvenile criminal charge. We can help protect your privacy against the inquiries of universities, professional institutions, and future employers.
For a free consultation with an experienced Georgetown, Texas juvenile criminal defense lawyer contact Robert M. Phillips & Associates.
Free consultations ~ Credit cards accepted ~ Conveniently located directly across the street from the Williamson County Jail and next door to the Williamson County Courthouse Annex
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