Denton, Texas, Attorney for Juvenile Law Issues
Kids and teens are not adults, and — unless the allegations are especially serious — Texas law does not treat them that way. In Texas, juvenile cases are civil rather than criminal in nature.
In order to achieve results, it is important to work with a lawyer who knows Texas juvenile law. At Bowen Law Group, attorney Brent Bowen is a former Denton County assistant district attorney who is experienced in defending young people in juvenile matters.
Our Denton, Texas, law firm handles a wide range of offenses under Texas juvenile law:
- Minor in possession
- Drug crimes
- Assault
- Sexual assault
- Robbery
- Shoplifting
- Burglary
In addition to representing offenders in juvenile court, we also handle related administrative matters, like suspensions and expulsions from Texas schools. We also talk to our clients about sealing juvenile records, or expunction and non-disclosure of criminal records after an offense.
Quick Action for Juvenile Detention Hearings
Instead of being arrested, minors are "detained" or "taken into custody." Under Texas law, if a juvenile is detained, he or she must be held in a special facility separate from adult violators. The law requires that a detention hearing be held before a judge — usually the day after the child was taken into custody. Only a judge after a detention hearing can release a juvenile to a parent, guardian or custodian.
At Bowen Law Group, we understand the stress and worry families feel when a child has been taken into custody. We have a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week phone line so that we can respond quickly to juvenile law issues — especially when your family needs it most.
Contact Bowen Law Group
To talk with an attorney at Bowen Law Group, please contact our Denton, Texas, law office at 940-566-0606. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week so you can get quick responses to your legal concerns.