Juvenile Law
Each year millions of young people are arrested in the United State. Depending on state law and the circumstances, minors may not be legally eligible for prosecution as adults for criminal acts, but rather subject to the juvenile justice system. The main goal of the juvenile justice system is rehabilitation rather than punishment. Juveniles may be released into their parents' custody after being arrested or may be held in jail pending further juvenile court procedures. If your child has been charged with a juvenile offense or a crime, contact a juvenile attorney for more information about your child's legal rights.
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Legal Articles
- The Juvenile Court System for Minors Accused of Crimes
Almost every state in the United States has established a juvenile court system to handle the legal matters of minors. Typically, these legal matters fall into three categories including: (1) criminal matters; (2) abuse and neglect cases; and (3) truancy or delinquency cases. The Minor Accused of a Crime When a minor commits a crime, it is undoubtedly traumatic for the … more
