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A juvenile detention hearing in Texas determines whether a child accused of delinquent conduct should remain in detention or be released while the case moves forward. The hearing must occur quickly after the child is taken into custody. The court reviews evidence, hears from both…

Juveniles are often known for making unwise decisions. In many cases, the choices they make could be chalked up to lack of life experience or simply not having the right information for handling a particular situation well. Unfortunately, if a young person breaks the law,…

It’s a familiar scene: A group of college friends decides to drive across town to an off-campus party. There’s a keg, maybe some live music. It’s a big turnout. Problem is, nobody thought to designate a driver. Once the party’s over, that same group of…

Anyone who has raised children knows that teenagers can be prone to getting into trouble. When one’s child gets into trouble with the law in Texas it can feel like one’s world is crumbling, and it can be difficult to know in what direction to…

Social media has become a weapon of the 21st century. It can be particularly lethal when used by teenagers against teenagers. The days of schoolyard bullying seem almost quaint by comparison to today’s online rants that can pursue a child not just in the schoolyard…

Teenagers are easily influenced and often ready participants in activities that could lead them into trouble. Looking to fit in, gang initiation or even boredom can cause teens to engage in activities they might regret. Three Texas teens in Hallsville may have been involved in…

Like most parents, you work hard to raise good kids. Despite your best efforts, your son or daughter probably regularly makes mistakes. Simply put, mistakes are part of the adolescence experience. Fortunately, as with most errors in judgment, there are no long-term consequences. That generally…

Adolescents are prone to making snap decisions and acting on those decisions. In the age of social media, such decisions and actions can come with dire consequences in Texas. People say things in the heat of a moment that they might not mean, or at…

Adolescents in Texas and elsewhere are prone to moodiness, outbursts of temper and feelings they can’t necessarily explain. Anyone who has been the parent of a teenager can attest to this. Many also have memories of their own struggles through the teenage years. None of…
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