As a parent, it can be terrifying to get a call from the police station informing you that authorities arrested your child. The questions swirl in your mind: What happened? How did this happen? And, most pressing of all, how can I keep my child safe from the...
Juvenile Crimes
Can a teenager get their license back after a DUI?
License suspension or revocation is a common consequence of a DUI conviction. This penalty can negatively impact your teenager’s independence and your family's routines. Fortunately, most teenagers in Massachusetts can regain their driving licenses and privileges...
3 common juvenile crimes that could taint your teen’s future
As a parent, you want your children to have the best chance at success and fulfillment in life. Unfortunately, there are certain actions they may take during their teenage years that could significantly jeopardize their future prospects. In Massachusetts, juvenile...
State lawmakers consider raising the age for juvenile offenders
Juveniles who commit criminal offenses typically don’t face the same types of courts and incarceration as adult offenders. It’s recognized that their brains aren’t yet fully developed, and they can easily be persuaded to do something illegal by adults and peers. There...
Peer pressure can cause teens to break the law
When teenagers break the law, parents are sometimes surprised and confused. Something like this has never happened before. Their teenager never gave any indication of wanting to break the law or being involved in these types of activities. It all feels very unnatural,...
2 youths arrested and accused of theft, vandalism
There may be a variety of reasons why youths might engage in unhealthy behaviors and most youths might not fully grasp how the decisions they make could affect their futures. When the actions of youths lead to legal concerns, parents might be left in search of advice...
Possible red flags of teenage drug abuse
The teenage years of life are a time in which many youths may wish to try new things and sometimes this may involve little more than taking part in new extracurricular activities. However, sometimes the desire for new experiences could lead teens to make decisions...
Addressing the topic of juvenile vandalism
Most teenagers might not always be fully aware of how their actions and decisions could affect their futures. They may see little harm in engaging in an activity if they feel no one else will be hurt in the process and they may struggle to grasp how actions such as...
Incident at basketball game leaves minor facing assault charges
Many kids who compete in high school sports may devote a significant portion of their time to honing their skills and they may consider these activities an integral aspect of their lives. During the heat of the moment in a game, players might not always agree with a...
Addressing the topic of juvenile shoplifting
Most teenagers might not always understand the possible ramifications of their decisions and behaviors of those at this stage in life might be subject to a variety of influential factors. Many youthful individuals may feel that acts such as shoplifting may be minor...
