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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
Infraction, Misdemeanor or Felony: What is the Difference?
Criminal charges and wrongs are typically classified as infractions, misdemeanors or felonies depending on the severity of the wrong. The more serious the charges, the more serious the punishment usually is as well. Infractions Infractions are violations of law or ordinances that are typically pretty minor, including traffic infractions. An infraction … more

Juvenile Transfer Laws: An Effective Deterrent to Delinquency?
This publication, by the U.S. Department of Justice, discusses various state juvenile transfer … more