Was Your Child Caught With Drugs?
When a juvenile is arrested for drug possession or dealing drugs, it sets off a chain of events that will have a significant impact on his or her life. You want a lawyer who can immediately intervene to prevent the harshest consequences.
At Troy Locklear, Attorney at Law, we understand that this is a tense and frightening time for the family. What happens next? Will your son or daughter be incarcerated? Will this ruin their future? Can you turn your kid around? We can answer your questions. We can help.
Houston Juvenile Defense Lawyers
If you need an attorney to get your child released from custody, we can be there for the detention hearing. If your child has already been released to you, it is still important to hire legal counsel right away to prepare for the next stages. Contact us at 888-732-9462 for representation in the Houston area, Harris County and the surrounding counties of coastal Texas.
Troy S. Locklear is a veteran criminal defense trial lawyer who has defended numerous individuals against drug allegations. He also has years of experience in juvenile law, including defending youths accused of:
- Marijuana possession
- Possession of cocaine, crack, meth or ecstasy
- Illegal prescription drugs (OxyContin, Vicodin, Ritalin, etc.)
- Possession with intent to distribute (large quantities or several different drugs)
- Underage DUI or minor in possession of alcohol
We have been successful in challenging the evidence that connects the juvenile to the drugs or drug transaction: the traffic stop, search and seizure, surveillance, informants or lab testing. By challenging the legality of how evidence was obtained, we are often able to seek a reduction or dismissal of the allegations.
Beyond the Court Sanctions
But let's assume that the drug charges stick. What then? Mr. Locklear's philosophy is to try to connect with juveniles to convince them to take rehabilitation seriously. When youths only see the process as punitive, the system chews them up and spits them out — and many will soon be back on new charges. Juveniles who voluntarily and proactively improve their grades, pass urine tests, enter treatment or otherwise show the judge that they "get it" can earn leniency and leeway. They will come out of this okay.
Juvenile drug charges are no walk in the park, but it doesn't have to ruin your kid's life. Contact us today.
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