Juvenile Law

Experienced Dallas Juvenile Defense Lawyer

A conviction on any juvenile charge can severely damage a child's life. Schools and employers may reject the child because of the conviction. It may also convince the child that his or her life is already ruined and that there is no point in being good or leading a productive life.

Choose the right defense attorney. Choose Sindhu Alexander Stovall.

If your child is accused of a crime, the choices you make right now can affect their life forever.

Sindhu Alexander Stovall is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has gained the respect and admiration of clients and colleagues throughout the Dallas-Forth Worth area. She can sit down with your family and work hard to protect your rights, challenge the charges, and avoid unnecessary punishment.

Texas Juvenile Law System

The Texas juvenile law system is very different from the adult criminal justice system. Children have different rights and different punishments. However, many of the crimes are the same, and a child can be charged with anything from DWI to murder. Ms. Stovall helps with all kinds of charges, including:

• DWI : Typically, a child given a ticket or arrested is just held by the city and then bonded out, without going into the juvenile system.
• Assault
• Theft: burglary, shoplifting, aggravated robbery, robbery
• Sexual assault : Sometimes, a 16 year old dating a 15 year old will get charged with sexual assault for a perfectly consensual act.
• Drug offenses : possession, dealing, etc.

Punishments

After being convicted of a juvenile charge, there a few different possibilities. A child can be placed back in the home under probation, or can be taken from the home and placed in the Texas Youth Commission. Also, a conviction can affect the child's chances of getting into schools and getting good jobs.

No Time for Blame

Above all, do not blame yourself. Some of the best parents can end up seeing their children charged with juvenile offenses. Besides, there's no time for feeling guilty—you need to concentrate on protecting your child with the help of an accomplished attorney who understands the juvenile law system.

Contact Us

If you need a lawyer who will treat your family with attention and compassion while vigorously fighting the charges, contact the Dallas office of Sindhu Alexander Stovall immediately. Evening appointments are available.