When Youths Are Charged With Sex Crimes
Teens can't always see the consequences of their actions, even when they know that what they are doing is wrong. The challenge of the juvenile justice system is to hold a young person accountable to the victim and society without going overboard in the punishment.
If your child is accused of a sex crime, the law firm of Troy Locklear, Attorney at Law is here to ensure fairness and balance. Locking your child up is not the answer, and we do everything we can to prevent that. Troy Locklear and the lawyers that work with him focus on getting your child professional help and protecting his or her future.
Contact us immediately at 888-732-9462, whether your child is in police custody or has already been released to you.
Houston Juvenile Defense Attorneys
Criminal defense lawyer Troy S. Locklear brings more than 15 years of experience in juvenile law, including many cases of juveniles arrested for sex crimes:
- Rape or attempted sexual assault
- Date rape
- Indecent assault on a younger child
- Disseminating nude photos of minors
Depending on the age of the accused, the age of the victim and the nature of the offense, your son (or daughter) could be sentenced to a juvenile detention facility or certified as an adult and sent to prison. Afterward there is the stigma and burden of registering as a sex offender. We will vigorously challenge the evidence and the circumstances to avoid this scenario.
A More Appropriate Outcome
Often the victim is a younger sibling and the offense stems from sexual curiosity that goes too far. The shame can tear families apart, especially when family members have to testify against their own. Many times the allegation involves two teenage dating partners, or a sexual assault at a party where all involved were using alcohol or drugs.
Without causing further trauma to the victim of a sex crime, our goal is to mitigate the penalties for our client. Mr. Locklear spends quality time in order to get to know his clients – this can be so important to juveniles accused of a sexual offense. These kids are often embarrassed, deeply ashamed, scared and distrustful.
We want to get through to your child that there is help, treatment and that someone is on their side. As we guide the accused juvenile and parents through the process, we work to keep the focus on our client's mental health and future rather than punishment.
Contact us today. We take cases in Houston, Harris County and surrounding Texas.
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