Juvenile Crimes

Fort Bend County Juvenile Crimes Lawyer

Experienced Defense Against Juvenile Crimes Charges in Texas

Getting a call from the police and learning that your child is in custody is a nightmare for any parent. You may wonder if your child will face jail time, if he/she will be subject to the adult criminal justice system, or if his/her future will be permanently affected by the alleged charges. Fortunately, an experienced lawyer can answer all those questions and provide a solid and personalized legal defense to help your child avoid serious criminal penalties.

At The Sims Law Firm, PLLC, we are ready to thoroughly investigate your child’s arrest, collect and analyze evidence, and fight for the best possible outcome in juvenile or adult court.

While our Fort Bend County juvenile defense attorney has more than 17 years of legal experience as a former felony prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney, he also has a comprehensive understanding of the Texas juvenile court system to adequately and aggressively protect your child’s rights, reputation, and freedom from start to finish.

Are you facing juvenile charge in Texas? Call The Sims Law Firm, PLLC today at (713) 766-1445 or contact us online to meet with our felony defense lawyer in Fort Bend County!

Juvenile Crimes We Handle

Common juvenile crimes Attorney Brandon Sims handles include:

Has your child been charged with a juvenile crime in Texas? Call The Sims Law Firm, PLLC today at (713) 766-1445 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our juvenile crimes attorney in Fort Bend County!

Penalties for Juvenile Crimes in Texas

Unless the juvenile crime involves an alleged and specifically heinous violent or sex offense, your child will most likely go through the juvenile court process. Unlike the adult criminal justice system, which is designed to punish offenders, the juvenile justice system focuses on rehabilitation to prevent your child from becoming a criminal in the later stages of his/her life.

Juvenile offenders are subject to the following programs and penalties:

First offender program – If your child is a first-time offender and didn’t commit a misdemeanor or felony involving a weapon or violence, he/she may be eligible for the first offender program. This program includes community service, educational and vocational training, restitution, and other rehabilitative services, rather than detention or probation. If your child completes the program, the charges he/she faces will be dismissed, and he/she will not have a juvenile criminal record.
Deferred prosecution – Similar to the first offender program, deferred prosecution is designed to help minors who do not have a history of delinquent behavior. However, minors charged with an alcohol-related offense are not eligible. During deferred prosecution, your child will be on probation for typically six months. Upon competition without any probation violations, the case will be closed.
Probation – If the juvenile court sentences your child to probation, he/she must follow specific rules (e.g., pay fines, complete community service, frequently meet with a probation officer, get comprehensive education and/or alcohol/drug rehabilitation, continue going to work or school, obey a curfew, etc.). Probation cannot last past your child’s 18th birthday.
Detention – The juvenile court could sentence your child to a Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TTJD) detention facility to be held there for a specific time or until your child turns 19.

Fort Bend Curfew

The curfew in fort bend are the following for juveniles:

from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
from 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday
9:00 am until 2:30 p.m. on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday

With the exception of weekdays in which classes were canceled or vacations.

Contact Our Juvenile Crimes Attorney Today

Just because your child is accused of a crime doesn’t mean he/she is guilty. Attorney Sims will do his best to help your child avoid detention or imprisonment. Although he understands a simple mistake can affect your child’s life forever, he also knows how to get your child’s life back on the right path.

Contact The Sims Law Firm, PLLC, today to schedule a FREE consultation with our juvenile crimes lawyer in Fort Bend County!

"LIFE-CHANGING!"
There are no words to describe how grateful I am for Brandon Sims. He is not only incredibly skilled and dedicated but also genuinely cares about his clients. From the very beginning, he treated my family’s case with the most professionalism, empathy, and relentless determination.

My dad was facing the unimaginable. The stress, the sleepless nights, and the fear were overwhelming, but Brandon stood by our side every single step of the way for over TWO years. Even though I was in another state, he always made sure I was informed, answered every question with clarity, and kept communication open no matter what time or day it was.

You can tell he puts love and passion into his work, and that makes all the difference when your family is going through such a difficult time.

Because of his hard work, our nightmare turned into hope and then into freedom. I cannot recommend him enough to anyone in need of a brilliant, compassionate, and tenacious lawyer. If you need someone who will fight for you with everything they have, Brandon is the one you want and need.

5 stars isn’t enough. He’s truly an angel in the legal field! We will always remember the impact he had in our lives. Thank you again for standing by us and for your incredible work Brandon.

- Cristina L.
"A Legal Team That Fights Like Family"
I cannot express enough gratitude to The Sims Law Firm PLLC and The Law Office of Daniel Lazarine PLLC for everything they have done for my family. From the very beginning, they were willing to help us without hesitation, standing by our side when other lawyers wouldn’t. We had spoken to multiple attorneys before finding them, and none were as willing to fight for us the way they did.

For two long and difficult years, they were with us every step of the way, never wavering in their belief that my father was not guilty. They saw the truth just as we did and knew that all we needed was someone willing to put in the work, do the necessary investigations, and prove it. And that’s exactly what they did.

Their dedication went beyond just legal representation—they kept our family together during one of the hardest times in our lives. They were always involved, keeping us informed every step of the way and ensuring we understood everything that was happening. Their commitment, knowledge, and relentless pursuit of justice led to a successful outcome, and we could not have asked for a better team to fight for us.

If you are looking for attorneys who genuinely care, who will go above and beyond, and who will fight for you as if you were their own family, The Sims Law Firm PLLC and The Law Office of Daniel Lazarine PLLC are the ones you need. We are forever grateful for their hard work and dedication.

- Laura L.
"Brandon Sims Made the Impossible Happen!"
Brandon Sims went above and beyond for my father’s case. For over two years with this case, he worked tirelessly, putting in extra hours to ensure he had every possible piece of information to fight for the best outcome. Even when the case seemed impossible, he never gave up. Thanks to his dedication, persistence, and expertise, my father’s case was closed successfully! With the best resolution we could have ever hoped for and prayed for. I am incredibly grateful for Brandon’s hard work and commitment, and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a strong, determined, and compassionate attorney. He truly made the impossible happen! Thank you!

- Kimberly R.

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A Proven Track Record

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Dismissed via pretrial diversion Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon
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No Billed by Grand Jury Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon
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What Sets The Sims Law Firm, PLLC Apart?

Attorney Brandon Sims Will Handle Your Case From Start to Finish
Over 15 Years of Exclusively Practicing Criminal Law
Experienced Former Prosecutor
Handled Over a Thousand Cases
Aggressive, Strategic Defense with Proven Results

Your Case Is Not Hopeless

Contact Us Today to Start Your Defense

We fight to investigate every aspect of your case in order to prove your innocence. Call (713) 766-1445.

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