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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
One of the most common juvenile crimes youths in America face involves the use and/or possession of alcohol. All states have created laws defining the age at which it is legal to consume and possess alcoholic beverages. Here in Massachusetts, the following laws apply...
Youths under the age of 18 have not yet developed the skills necessary to navigate adult life. Unfortunately, this often means that juveniles run the risk of making poor decisions that could land them in legal trouble. In some cases, kids can get out of this trouble...
An important part of the juvenile justice system involves preventing youths from continuing to engage in unlawful behaviors. This is important because early preventative actions deter teens from repeatedly getting into trouble with the law. Most parents in...
