San Antonio Juvenile Defense Lawyer
Central Texas Juvenile Crimes Defense Attorney
San Antonio juvenile attorney Tylden Shaeffer is an experienced and dedicated trial attorney who has handled many juvenile cases since 1991. He has successfully represented children accused of juvenile crimes throughout central Texas, including the cities of San Antonio, Seguin, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Bandera, Boerne, Kerrville, and the surrounding areas. As a juvenile defense attorney, Mr. Shaeffer understands that if your son or daughter has been accused of or is being investigated for a crime that this can be an extremely upsetting and stressful time for you and your family. He will use his many years of experience and his dedication to create a strong defense for your child’s juvenile charge, to obtain the best possible outcome and protect your child's future.
The Texas court system is not easy on juvenile offenders. “Determinate sentencing”, first approved by Texas legislature in 1987, allows a juvenile offender to be tried as an adult if charged with certain violent crimes which qualify as capital or first degree felony offenses, including:
- Murder
- Attempted murder
- Manslaughter
- Intoxication manslaughter
- Sexual assault
- Aggravated robbery
- Aggravated assault
Texas courts treat juvenile cases very seriously at all levels. In other cases—including misdemeanor level offenses—the court has the power to take your child out of your home if it deems that that is in the child’s best interests. This means that even if your child has received probation, he or she could face time in an institution far from home.
Consequences of a Juvenile Conviction
It is only natural that our children make mistakes. They may be easily influenced by adults or by their peers, leading to behavior that results in an arrest or juvenile criminal charges. Unfortunately, one mistake can haunt a person for the rest of his or her life. Regardless of being tried as an adult, having a conviction for a juvenile crime on one's record may result in limited employment and educational opportunities, ruining a bright future. It is of the utmost importance that you ensure your child has the best representation possible, from an attorney who is not only experienced in handling juvenile crimes but who is also a skilled San Antonio criminal defense lawyer. In this way, you can be sure your child has the full protection an attorney can offer under Texas juvenile law, the U.S. Constitution and the legal system as a whole.
At the law office of Tylden Shaeffer, we aggressively and compassionately represent our young clients. It is extremely important that you hire a lawyer immediately with the necessary experience within the juvenile court system to protect your child’s rights. Mr. Shaeffer is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating available (“A” meaning the highest legal ability and “V” meaning the highest ethical standards.)
Texas Juvenile Crimes Defense Firm
At the law office of Tylden Shaeffer, you will be provided with the best representation for your child. Attorney Shaeffer will aggressively investigate every detail of your child’s case. We may even be able to have the charges reduced or dismissed entirely. We offer a free consultation to discuss your juvenile crimes case.
Has your child been arrested? Contact San Antonio juvenile defense attorney Tylden Shaeffer today!