A juvenile may get by with “catch and release” or endure a formal trip to the stationhouse, depending on the circumstances of the stop and the suspected crime. ...
Because of the age and vulnerability of minors, there are additional protections built into the juvenile justice system. Thus, the procedures for juvenile justice proceedings differ from those of the adult criminal justice system. This is true from t...
A summary of how the American juvenile justice system came about, prompted by major social changes between 1880 and 1920, with information about the first juvenile courts in Massachusetts.
Expunging or sealing your juvenile court record means never having to say it happened…or does it? ...
Children who commit crimes have a complicated status as far as the legal world is concerned. Since they're children with less understanding of the laws, they deserve special protections. However, since they're still minors, they don't have all the co...
An overview of what to expect in juvenile court, beginning with the drafting of a petition outlining the juvenile court's jurisdictional authority, and how these cases are adjudicated.
Most children have a mischievous streak, but sometimes it goes too far and crosses the line into criminal behavior. Since children don't belong in a penitentiary with adults, and since minors generally have a greater chance of rehabilitation, there a...
An explanation of the meaning of the term "juvenile delinquent" and what it means from a legal standpoint, including the difference in how juvenile delinquents and adult criminal offenders are sentenced.
A very brief background on the meaning of "juvenile justice" and how it differs from criminal justice for those who have reached the age of majority.
Summary of offenses specifically related to one's status as a minor, such as truancy; possession and consumption of alcohol; the purchase of tobacco products; and curfew violations.
