There are Several Important Things You Must Know if Your Child has been Detained.

The juvenile justice system is different from the adult system because it combines aspects of both criminal and civil law. Although juvenile courts are similar to the adult criminal justice system in many ways, its primary goal of rehabilitating youthful offenders differs drastically from the State’s  “lock ‘em up and throw away the key” method of dealing with convicted adults.

Your child may find himself in trouble for any number of reasons, ranging from problems specific to kids like truancy and running away, to more grown up issues of theft, possession of marijuana or other drugs, assault, or sex crimes. The State will describe your child’s conduct as either: 1) delinquent conduct, or 2) conduct indicating a need for supervision. No matter how the behavior is described by the State, there are two things that you and your child need to know:

Your Child has the Same Rights as an Accused Adult.

That means that your child has the right to remain silent, the right to confront the witnesses against him and question the evidence. Most importantly, it means that the State must be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that your child committed the behavior in question. The experienced trial lawyers of Miranda & Miller, P.C. are committed to defending your child in court against accusations brought by the State, and asserting each and every right and defense available to him by law.

Your Child is Entitled to Protection, Treatment, Training, and Rehabilitation.

 When the State alleges that your child has committed an offense or some other type of bad act, the State will typically recommend a specific type of sanction designed to address whatever issues they think your child might be experiencing. These sanctions range from probation, to rehabilitative therapy as a condition of probation, to time spent in the custody of the Texas Youth Commission. However, no one knows what your child’s needs like you do, and your family deserves to have its preferences heard. The lawyers of Miranda & Miller, P.C. can work with you and your child to give both of you a voice in the adjudication and sentencing process.

You Can Help Safeguard Your Child’s Future.

Your child’s right to protection extends to protecting his future. No child’s youthful mistakes should hinder his ability to grow into successful, productive adulthood. Miranda & Miller, P.C. can help close off your child’s past record to allow him to move ahead in his life on the best possible footing.