Boy, 12, is Charged with Capital Murder over Death of a Boxer
It’s rare for a child as young as 12 to be charged with a serious offense but in Texas, a boy is... Read More
Bill to Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility to 18 is Passed by Texas House
Texas is one of just seven states nationally that treats 17-year-old offenders as adults in the criminal justice system. That may be... Read More
Teen Jailed for 99 Years at the Age of 15, Appeals Sentence
The case of Miguel Navarro, a Hispanic teenager, who was sentenced to 99-years in an adult prison before he could drive or... Read More
Texas Mulls Raising Juvenile Criminal Age to 18
For almost 100 years, Texas has classified 17-year-olds who are charged with crimes as adults. That may be about to change... Read More
Skipping School May Not Longer Be An Offense for Students in Texas
In Texas skipping school can be a criminal offense for students. However, that may change if a bill approved this month by... Read More