Being an adolescent is sometimes difficult because it is a time of growing, experiencing and learning - we have all been there, through the good and the bad. So it goes without saying that kids under the age of 18 can make poor, immature decisions; decisions that can often result in criminal charges being filed against them, decisions that can have a significant detrimental impact on their lives if not handled properly by savvy legal counsel. Fort Worth juvenile attorneys of John Raggio law firm are a savvy criminal defense team that knows how the Tarrant County juvenile court system operates. The team understands that the juvenile court system operates differently than the adult court system, because the juvenile court system is about rehabilitation, not necessarily punishment. Our juvenile defense lawyers strive to keep youths out of detention, and the juvenile defense attorney will work to compel the court and probation to give youths another fighting chance to succeed in life. Free Consultation

Drinking & Driving Under Age

DUI / DWI and Zero Tolerance for under-aged drinking (under 21). A driver under 21 years old who has a blood alcohol content of .02 or above will be charged with a DUI / DWI. In Fort Worth, they will face harsher DMV penalties than an adult driver with a blood alcohol content of .08 and above. Let juvenile defense lawyer John Raggio examine the facts before you plead to a first offense and take on serious consequences. Free Consultation

Drug Offenses: Young people are primary victims of the “war on drugs.” Get a strong defense against drug charges from Fort Worth juvenile law attorney John Raggio.

Theft: Shoplifting, theft, or possession of stolen property charges. We can help you get past a mistake and get your future back on track. Contact Fort Worth juvenile lawyer John Raggio.

If your child has been arrested, call our 24-hour emergency number: 888-232-7313. A live operator will answer day or night, and one of our juvenile lawyers will return your call right away.

Traffic Violations: Speeding, moving violations, insurance violations–you need experienced legal counsel to help you maintain your license.

Federal Crimes / RICO Act: Weapons trafficking and gang-related activities are now subject to federal charges of being “terrorist activities,” upping your exposure to long prison sentences. You need a knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated Fort Worth juvenile defense lawyer to bring every defensive strategy to the table. Free Consultation

Fort Worth Texas Juvenile Crimes Attorney

Our Fort Worth juvenile lawyer, John Raggio defends young people charged with felonies and misdemeanors. Because the juvenile justice system does not convict children of crimes, but rather classifies juveniles as "delinquent", it is critical for the future of the child that any charges remain in the juvenile system. Free Consultation

Our juvenile law attorney has seen the unfortunate result of having children certified as "adults", tried in the "adult" criminal justice system, sentenced, and essentially turned into career criminals. He works hard to make sure this does not happen to young clients at The Law Firm of John Raggio. If your child has been accused of a crime, contact a caring and skilled juvenile crimes lawyer immediately. Call (888) 232-7313. Free Consultation

Children are capable of committing most "adult" crimes, including aggravated assault, sex offenses, as well as weapons and drug crimes. When children are charged as adults, John Raggio works diligently to have them "decertified." Decertification is the process in which counsel petitions the court to have a child initially charged as an adult adjudicated within the juvenile system. Children found delinquent face various types of rehabilitation-the goal of the juvenile justice system is not to punish, but to help children grow into fully functional adults. Free Consultation

Our juvenile lawyers focuse on the long term best interests of juveniles accused of crimes. On occasion, the best approach is to remove the children from abusive or dangerous parents. In other cases, we works to convince school boards and administrators to allow a child to remain in school and continue his or her education. Other possibilities for juvenile offenders may include out of home placement, probation, community service, or restrictions on after-school activities. Free Consultation

Sometimes the worst part of having a child accused of criminal behavior takes place at the police station, rather than in juvenile court. It is critical to make sure the laws protecting children are not violated. In representing your child after an arrest, our attorney makes sure that conditions for holding your child are met, that secure detention limits are not exceeded, and that the child is presented to the court within the time required by law. We work to keep juvenile records sealed, and, when possible, expunged. Contact a caring juvenile defense attorney who works hard for your child. Call (888) 232-7313. Free Consultation

Underage Drinking and Driving in Fort Worth

If your teenage son or daughter has been arrested and charged with drunk driving, get them the help they need and contact an experienced underage drinking & driving defense lawyer at The Law Offices of John Raggio today.

Mr. Raggio's experience includes providing drunk driving defense against all juvenile and underage DUI / DWI charges. The state of Texas has a "zero tolerance" BAC threshold for underage drinking and driving. And while not technically "zero," the .02 BAC limit for juveniles is low enough that even something as innocuous as cough syrup or mouthwash can put a minor over the legal limit. Free Consultation

Attorney John Raggio will look into all the avenues of defense that may be available in your son or daughter's case and fight hard to gain a dismissal or reduction of charges wherever possible. If dismissal is not an option, Mr. Raggio will use his negotiation skills to seek the most favorable disposition to the case. If your son or daughter is eligible, this could mean obtaining their placement into some type of diversionary program. Free Consultation

Underage drinking and driving arrest or any other juvenile defense? Let me fight for your child! Call the criminal defense Law Offices of John Raggio toll free at (888) 232-7313.

Do not let a mistake early in life affect your child’s future in life. The Fort Worth juvenile defense attorneys at the law firm of John Raggio are a very skilled and experienced team dedicated to providing effective, aggressive representation for juveniles accused of committing crime.