It’s one of every parent’s worst nightmares: Your child was arrested and charged with drunk driving. While you may be tempted to let them face the justice system on their own to learn a lesson, you don’t want a mistake to affect their educational or career...
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Why parents need to understand underage drinking realities
Underage drinking is not something most parents believe that their teens engage in. They are well aware that people need to be 21 years old to drink, and they’re confident that their child will follow the rules. They’ve talked about it extensively. While it’s true...
When kids get arrested: One big reason to hire a defense attorney
Getting arrested is a scary thing, for anyone. Now imagine how it would feel for a kid. An authority figure confronts you, tells you that you did something wrong, and then asked a bunch of questions. Your body would probably experience some level of shock. You may not...
Fighting school disciplinary actions
Perspective affects how school conduct is interpreted. A teacher might view something as rude and incendiary, while a student sees it as an accident. Who is correct and why does it matter? The consequences are innumerable and may even include a juvenile court...
Changing nature of school discipline and juvenile charges
The discipline policies in schools across Texas today look a lot different than they did 20 or 30 years ago when you were in school. In the past, we feared a trip to the principal's office. Today, schools have assigned law enforcement officers that often are called on...