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...
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Teens could be peer pressured into breaking the law
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...
Are there alternatives to juvenile detention in Texas?
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...
Tough love and the risks of letting teens pay for drug mistakes
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...
