Posts Tagged ‘criminal charges’

Juvenile crimes

When children make mistakes it can seriously impact their options in the future. Most juvenile cases are handled in the Family Court system, not in the criminal court.  The court focuses on guiding the child to a better future.  Crimes that children participate in include: Drug possession Graffiti Vandalism Assault Robbery Burglary Criminal mischief An… Continue reading →

Dealing with juvenile delinquency

A juvenile delinquency is a person who is usually under the age of 18 and commits an illegal behavior and is accused of breaking the law.  If he or she was an adult, it would be charged as a crime. The court deals with this behavior by considering the age of the child, how serious… Continue reading →