Category: Juvenile Defense

In the realm of criminal justice, the objective extends beyond mere punishment—it also encompasses rehabilitation. When children find themselves entangled in criminal activity, the approach to juvenile defense should prioritize guiding young offenders towards improved decision-making while demonstrating that such choices can yield…

In order to curb what is perceived to be an issue with young offenders, historically some municipalities have passed ordinances prohibiting young people from being outside past a certain point. In Austin, such curfews were in practice for 27 years until they were ended last…

Four social advocacy groups recently released a report called, “Collateral Consequences” to draw attention to an increasing number of teenagers being arrested in Texas on charges of making terroristic threats and firearms violations. The report notes that this increase appears to be a…