Dallas Juvenile Defense Attorney John Raggio

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Being an adolescent is sometimes difficult because it is a time of growing, experiencing and learning - we have all been there, through the good and the bad. So it goes without saying that kids under the age of 18 can make poor, immature decisions; decisions that can often result in criminal charges being filed against them, decisions that can have a significant detrimental impact on their lives if not handled properly by a Dallas juvenile attorney. As a Dallas criminal attorney, I have savvy criminal defense team that knows how the Dallas County juvenile court system operates. I understand that the juvenile court system operates differently than the adult court system, because the juvenile court system is about rehabilitation, not necessarily punishment. As a Dallas juvenile lawyer, I strive to keep youths out of detention, and I will work to compel the court and probation to give your son or daughter another fighting chance to succeed in life.

Under Age Drinking & Driving in Dallas

Dallas has a Zero Tolerance for under-aged drinking (under 21). A drunk driver under 21 years old who has a blood alcohol content of .02 or above will be charged with a DWI. In Dallas, they will face harsher DMV penalties than an adult driver with a blood alcohol content of .08 and above. As a Dallas juvenile attorney, I examine the facts of the case for free, so before you plead to a first offense and take on serious consequences call me immediately.

Drug Offenses: Our children are the primary victims of the “war on drugs.”

Theft: Shoplifting, theft, or possession of stolen property charges. I can help your child get past this mistake and get their future back on track. .

If your child has been arrested, call me, 24-hour emergency number: 888-232-7313. A live operator will answer day or night, and as a Dallas lawyer, I will return your call right away.

Traffic Violations: Speeding, moving violations, insurance violations–you need experienced legal counsel to help you maintain your license.

Federal Crimes / RICO Act: Weapons trafficking and gang-related activities are now subject to federal charges of being “terrorist activities,” upping your exposure to long prison sentences. You need a knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated Dallas juvenile defense lawyer to bring every defensive strategy to the table.

Dallas Texas Juvenile Crimes Attorney

As a Dallas juvenile lawyer, I defend young people charged with felonies and misdemeanors. Because the juvenile justice system does not convict children of crimes, but rather classifies juveniles as "delinquent", it is critical for the future of the child that any charges remain in the juvenile system.

I have personally seen the unfortunate result of having children certified as "adults", tried in the "adult" criminal justice system, sentenced, and essentially turned into career criminals. I work hard to make sure this does not happen to my clients. If your child has been accused of a crime, contact a caring and skilled juvenile crimes lawyer immediately. Call (888) 232-7313.

Children are capable of committing most "adult" crimes, including aggravated assault, sex offenses, as well as weapons and drug crimes. When children are charged as adults, I work diligently to have them "decertified." De certification is the process in which counsel petitions the court to have a child initially charged as an adult adjudicated within the juvenile system. Children found delinquent face various types of rehabilitation-the goal of the juvenile justice system is not to punish, but to help children grow into fully functional adults.

As a Dallas criminal lawyer, i focus on the long term best interests of juveniles accused of crimes. On occasion, the best approach is to remove the children from abusive or dangerous parents. In other cases, I work to convince school boards and administrators to allow a child to remain in school and continue his or her education. Other possibilities for juvenile offenders may include out of home placement, probation, community service, or restrictions on after-school activities & in many cases i ask the Grandparents to step in. I've found in many situations Grandparents demand a level of respect from not only the courts, but most importantly the juvenile defendant.

Sometimes the worst part of having a child accused of criminal behavior takes place at the police station, rather than in juvenile court. It is critical to make sure the laws protecting children are not violated. In representing your child or grand child after an arrest, I make sure that conditions for holding your child are met, that secure detention limits are not exceeded, and that the child is presented to the court within the time required by law. I work to keep juvenile records sealed, and, when possible, expunged. Contact me, a caring juvenile defense attorney who works hard for your child. Call (888) 232-7313.

Underage Drinking and Driving in Dallas

If your teenage son or daughter has been arrested and charged with drunk driving, get them the help they need and contact me, an experienced underage drinking & driving defense lawyer today.

My experience includes providing drunk driving defense against all juvenile and underage DWI charges. The state of Texas has a "zero tolerance" BAC threshold for underage drinking and driving. And while not technically "zero," the .02 BAC limit for juveniles is low enough that even something as innocuous as cough syrup or mouthwash can put a minor over the legal limit.

As a Dallas lawyer, I will look into all the avenues of defense that may be available in your son or daughter's case and fight hard to gain a dismissal or reduction of charges wherever possible. If dismissal is not an option, I will use my negotiation skills to seek the most favorable disposition to the case. If your son or daughter is eligible, this could mean obtaining their placement into some type of diversionary program.

Underage drinking and driving arrest or any other juvenile defense? Let me fight for your child!

Do not let a single mistake early in life affect your child’s future. As a Dallas criminal lawyer, I deliver effective, aggressive representation for juveniles accused of committing a crime in Dallas.

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