Dallas Criminal Attorney
Criminal Mischief
Allowing your child to go to court without a skilled Dallas criminal lawyer is like throwing a lamb to the slaughter. No one wants to see their child fail in school and be forced to stay in a juvenile detention facility, but these things may happen if you allow your child to go to trial without first ensuring they have a quality criminal defense in Dallas.
In Texas, graffiti and vandalism are charged as “criminal mischief.” While this crime is usually a misdemeanor, it can easily become a felony if the damage costs over $1,500 to repair.
When you hire our firm, our first solution will be to contact the property owner and try to work out an agreement with him or her. Upon speaking with a Dallas criminal attorney, many people will drop criminal charges in exchange for your son or daughter fixing the damage they caused. Your child may pay for the damage and do the labor necessary to fix the problem. This is an excellent way to teach your child a lesson without requiring them to go to court.
Your Lawyer Will Defend You in Court
If the owner will not agree to work with us and insists on filing charges, we will help defend your child in court. A Dallas criminal lawyer can minimize the impact on your family and allow your child to focus on schoolwork and extracurricular activities rather than their potential court sentence. We will work to keep your child’s criminal record clean so he or she will have no problems getting into a good college or career after they finish attending school.
When your son or daughter has been arrested, you may be stressed, angry and confused. You may not know what to do or who to turn to. In these situations, turn to Crain Lewis, LLP, and speak with a skilled Dallas criminal attorney who can help explain the charges and sentencing your child may face. Our legal staff is looking forward to helping you and your family move past your child’s mistake.