College Station Juvenile Defense Attorney

Experienced Lawyers Ready to Protect Your Rights

Is your child being accused of committing a juvenile crime? If so, it is essential that you reach out to a defense attorney as soon as possible to protect their rights and future. At Shane Phelps Law., our College Station criminal lawyers have the skill and decades of experience to help you. We care about you and your family, and will do whatever we can to make sure your child does not have to live with the negative impacts of a criminal conviction.

Schedule your complimentary review by calling (979) 773-7028.

When a child reaches the age of 10 years old, the child becomes accountable for offenses they commit through the Juvenile Justice System under the Texas Family Code. The juvenile system is very different from the adult system in both philosophical emphasis and punishment. In the Juvenile system, children are not considered "criminals." Instead, they "engage in delinquent conduct" and may be "in need of supervision." If your child is being investigated or has been detained and a petition has been filed against him or her, you need to retain effective counsel.

Why clients choose our firm:

• Attorney Shane Phelps is a Board-Certified Criminal Defense Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Proven record of success
• Personalized attention for each client
• Award-winning representation

While a child can be tried for committing a criminal offense, the jury does not return a verdict of guilty or not guilty. Jurors, or judges in some instances, simply determine whether the allegations made by the state of Texas in a petition (as in a civil suit) are true or not true. If true, a range of consequences are possible, from almost nothing to incarceration in the Texas Youth Commission (basically, prison for children). There are some limited circumstances, however, where certain children can be "certified" to stand trial as an adult and can face adult punishment, up to and including prison. It can be a complicated process.

For emergency representation, call (979) 217-4035 today.