Defending Juveniles against Criminal Charges
According to the North Texas Council of Governments, the population in Collin County, Texas, has exploded, increasing by 44% from 2000 to 2007. Crime has also risen, impacting both victims and those accused of crimes.
Juvenile crimes defense is an important focus for attorney Lauren Cain in Frisco, Texas. She defends juvenile clients against a host of criminal charges, including drug possession, curfew violations and underage drinking.
Attorney Lauren Cain is committed to working with kids and their families. Her goal is to avoid creating a record of criminal activity, because she knows that can harm a child's chances to attend college, get a good job or earn professional licensing.
For a free 30-minute initial juvenile crimes consultation, contact Lauren Cain Attorney at Law in Frisco, Texas. We serve communities throughout Collin County, including McKinney and Plano.
The Juvenile Justice System in Texas
Criminal charges impact the entire family. If your child under 17 is charged with curfew violations or assaulting a teacher, he or she faces a black mark on their record if convicted.
In Texas, the juvenile justice system, unlike adult corrections, focuses on rehabilitation, not jail. The juvenile crimes system recognizes the importance of correcting behavior now that could be repeated as an adult.
There are a number of intervention tools that can be used, including probation, anger management counseling or counseling for other concerns.
Depending on the seriousness of the charges, the juvenile's probation may be intensive, with additional restrictions.
Attorney Lauren Cain fights hard to provide juveniles aggressive defense against felony and higher crimes, so that a sentence in the Texas Youth Commission can be avoided.
The Importance of Parental Involvement
Attorney Lauren Cain encourages the involvement of family members in a juvenile's rehabilitation. A juvenile may be removed from the family home if the court does not believe the parent can provide adequate supervision. In that case, a follow-up hearing is held where the parents get a chance to prove they can provide the needed supervision.
Throughout this complicated process, it is essential to have experienced criminal defense counsel to explain next steps and protect your child's rights.
Lawyer Lauren Cain is committed to providing caring, tough juvenile crimes defense. She has been a member of the Collin County Juvenile Law Group for several years.
For a free initial consultation, contact Lauren Cain Attorney at Law.
