Posted on April 19, 2019 in Juvenile Law

JUVENILE LAW AND THE DETENTION HEARING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Having a child arrested can be a devastating thing for a family to go through. But it does happen. If you find yourself in this position, it is important to understand what occurs at the beginning of most juvenile cases: the juvenile detention hearing.  

What Is a Detention Hearing?

A detention hearing is something unique to juvenile law. It is similar, but not exactly like the process of granting or denying bail in an adult case.

At this hearing, the judge will determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the child committed an offense and whether the child should be detained for a longer period. By having a neutral judge decide whether there has been probable cause, rather than just the police and prosecutor, it inserts an extra level of scrutiny to the case. Release is not guaranteed, and often children will be detained for 10 working days pending further investigations into the alleged offense. 

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 Posted on April 15, 2019 in DWI

Have you been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Atascosa County? Wondering what to do next? There are some important things to know and expect when facing a DWI charge in Atascosa County.

Consequences of a DWI

Punishment for misdemeanor DWI cases can be severe, and they can include jail time, fines and a license suspension.

DWI 1st Conviction: 0-180 Days in Jail and/or a fine up to $2,000.

DWI 2nd Conviction: 0-365 Days in Jail and/or a fine up to $4,000.

Up to 2 years of probation is available for DWI convictions, but there can be many cumbersome terms and conditions which you might have to abide by and perform. These might include community service hours, having to install an interlock ignition device on your vehicle, being drug tested regularly, taking various classes and even possible jail time.

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