Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

My 18 year Son was involved in a fight during a high school class he was attending. My Son lightly punched another student because he offended him. The other student punched him back so they were both suspended for 3 days and issued a citation by the school people department because of school policy. Now my Son and the other student must appear in court for an offense they classified as �disorderly conduct-affraying�. This is my Son�s first offense for anything. My question is should I hire attorney or just have him show up without any representation and plead guilty? What would the benefit of being represented by council if any?


Asked on 6/09/10, 3:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Based on what you have written, you son is 18 (considered an adult under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure). Therefore, pleading guilty to DOC (Disorderly Conduct) may or may have some implications on his future. You should consider verifying that the case is being charged as you have written before pleading guilty. Additionally, by pleading guilty, your son may be opening himself up to a possible civil suit. You may want to consider consulting with a local law firm to ensure that you are fully protecting your son's rights, interests, and future.

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Answered on 6/10/10, 11:28 am


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