Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

My eleven year old is being charged with a crime . It was stated that he was seen taking a drug from another student. A search was performed and it was found on my son, My question is my son says he was chased down and a young man put it on him. This is recorded on a school camera my son was sent to an alternative school and faces charges do i need a lawyer for my son.


Asked on 4/26/13, 9:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

Yes. Under Texas law, the parents are required to provide a lawyer for their children unless they are indigent and then one will be appointed.

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Answered on 4/27/13, 11:59 am


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