In serious cases, Texas law allows a juvenile to be certified and tried as an adult. This process is rare but serious—and requires immediate legal intervention.

At Barina Law Group in Temple, we defend juveniles in certification hearings and fight to keep cases in juvenile court, where penalties are rehabilitative rather than punitive.

Juveniles may be certified as adults if:

• They are at least 14 (for certain crimes)
• The charge is violent (e.g., robbery, sexual assault, homicide)
• The court finds the child is mature enough and the offense severe enough

We present psychological evaluations, school records, and background evidence to prove the child is better served in juvenile rehabilitation.

Being tried as an adult can mean a lifetime criminal record and long-term incarceration. Keeping the case in juvenile court is often the key to your child's future.

👉 Facing a serious juvenile charge? Call (254) 699-3755 or visit www.bobbybarinalaw.com/juvenile-law.html