In the 1940s, Texas recognized that juvenile proceedings are different than adult proceedings. A stated purpose of the juvenile system was to “remove the taint
“The Dallas Morning News” recently reported more than 2,100 inmates serving time in Texas prisons began their sentences between the ages of 11 and 16.
It is spring and college admission letters are showing up in mailboxes all over the country. This made me think of the one of the
Teens are different but not in Texas. When you hit the ripe old age of 17, you are considered an adult under Texas criminal law.
“Why now?” is the question that immediately springs to mind as the Dallas City Council considers residence restrictions for sex offenders. The laws providing for
As in any civil or family matter, a juvenile case begins with the filing of a petition. There is no grand jury involvement. No matter
A recent Tarrant County intoxication manslaughter case has sparked an intense debate about juvenile crime and punishment. While the pundits all have opinions, most were
