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Time Requirements on the State’s Power to Certify a Juvenile as an Adult Texas Family Code Section 54.02 gives the juvenile court the power to transfer its exclusive jurisdiction o...
February 17, 2017 · Christy Dunn · 4 min read
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The juvenile justice system in Texas is a hybrid system which incorporates major elements of the adult criminal system, while maintaining separate rules and procedures to ensure th...
February 9, 2017 · Christy Dunn · 6 min read
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Many people have the perception that the juvenile system is simply a slap on the wrist for kids, regardless of the offense. The reason for this belief is the fact that most kids in...
January 25, 2017 · Christy Dunn · 2 min read
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The following article is from Christy Dunn, former juvenile prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office - Juvenile Division: _______________________________ As pare...
January 10, 2017 · Christy Dunn · 6 min read
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In Texas, the law governing sex offender registration contains several provisions that apply specifically to juveniles. This means that sex offender registration works differently...
January 4, 2017 · Christy Dunn · 5 min read
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