With schools out for summer break and many areas getting back to normal as far as opening and allowing patrons to visit locations that had been closed for most of the last year during the pandemic, many young individuals may feel the need to release pent up energy....
Juvenile Crimes
Teen facing criminal charges after allegedly possessing firearm
When a young person gets into legal trouble, it is typically the individual’s parents who end up having to handle a majority of the process as far as understanding the legal matters. Often, parents must work to understand the exact charges and how they can help their...
3 teens facing criminal charges after alleged robbery
Most people anticipate that kids, especially teens, may make decisions that are not always smart. However, if juveniles participate in illegal activity, they will have more to contend with than just disappointed parents or embarrassment. In fact, they could face...
Teen scheduled for juvenile court after alleged carjacking
Young people do not always make wise choices. However, even while a teenager, their actions can have serious repercussions, especially if they are suspected of committing a crime. Though juvenile crimes are handled differently than cases involving adults, they can...
Juvenile facing criminal charges after pedestrian accident
Many people expect children to make mistakes before they reach adulthood. While many of these mistakes typically do not have lasting consequences, some can be quite severe depending on the specific situation. For example, if a juvenile drives under the influence and...
Juvenile justice procedures
Criminal offenses committed by individuals in Massachusetts while under the age of 18 will earn them the attention of the state's juvenile justice system. Juveniles in Massachusetts are subject to a different set of laws and punishments from adults and are unlikely to...
Fewer juveniles charged with crimes after criminal justice reform
The prospect of your child facing criminal prosecution can be scary. Contact with the juvenile justice system could set the stage for ongoing legal troubles, according to the director of the Office of the Child Advocate. She noted that most young people accused of...
Juvenile crimes: Police must use caution when questioning minors
Protecting your children's rights when the authorities suspect they have participated in juvenile crimes begins during questioning. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the frontal lobes of a human being are the last areas of the brain...
What happens when juveniles violate a probation order?
At one time, Massachusetts law had a harsh approach to matters surrounding juvenile crimes. Young residents in legal trouble could expect harsh penalties if a court deemed it necessary. In recent years, Massachusetts reformed its juvenile justice system and...
Does the state have diversion programs for juvenile offenders?
When teens face allegations involving juvenile crimes, most parents immediately become anxious about the outcome of the case. Depending upon the nature of the alleged crime, jail time may be one of many consequences if a conviction occurs.For worried parents, time...