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Underage drinking and driving is a serious issue that can have life-altering consequences for teens and their families. While you may want to trust your teen, the reality is that they often face peer pressure and can make poor decisions regarding alcohol and driving....
If you've ever witnessed a teenager in an adult courtroom, you know it raises profound questions about justice and rehabilitation in our legal system. The decision to try juveniles as adults in Texas can cast a shadow over your teen's future that extends far beyond...
It’s one of the worst calls parents can get, save for those alerting them that their children have been hurt or killed. A child calls their parents from jail after an arrest. What are parents supposed to do? As parents, your first job is to protect your children, and...
Terroristic threats once originated exclusively from either organized groups of individuals intent on causing mayhem or those with significant grievances toward a business or high-profile individual. However, the internet has made it easier than ever before for people...
A minor can be tried as an adult under certain circumstances in Texas. For context, a minor is (in the broadest sense) an individual in their teens who has not yet reached the age of 18. Whether or not they can be tried as an adult depends on various factors, like...
Peer pressure can be very powerful, especially for young people, and it may even start at a younger age than many parents realize. Some experts note that you can see examples of peer pressure in children who are just two years old. But as those children grow up, this...
The juvenile justice system is supposed to provide rehabilitation options for youths who are potentially heading down the wrong path. For some of these juveniles, being placed in a detention center is considered necessary. However, there are times when that’s not the...
Many parents adopt the “tough love” approach when their teens enter the justice system after an arrest on drug charges. For example, they may feel their child will only learn a lesson by living with the consequences of their actions. Tough love may help in some...