Juveniles may find themselves in trouble with the law for committing everything from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. Nonviolent juvenile offenders might face harsh charges in Florida for property or drug crimes. Such penalties could have the reverse effect...
Juvenile Crimes
Common crimes committed by juveniles
You should be aware that rates for juvenile offenses are falling in the United States. However, juveniles in Florida can still be accused of criminal activity. If you or someone close to you has been affected in this manner, you'll want to know what to do next....
Should police have allowance to lie to children?
Residents of Fort Lauderdale and other nearby areas of Florida may want to learn more about a tactic used by police; it involves telling a lie to a juvenile in order to get a confession. Some countries, such as Germany, England and Australia have put a ban on this...
The Lower Juvenile Arrest Record in Florida Makes History
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) has cause to celebrate. It's efforts to address juvenile delinquency is showing signs of progress. It has invested heavily in educational and other programs that counteract criminal behavior among Florida's youth, and...
When can children be tried as adults?
The line between being considered an adult or a juvenile can be very thin for teenagers in Florida, and especially when they are involved in a criminal issue of any type. Serious crimes that are committed by teenagers under the age of 18 can be filed as though the...
Appealing a juvenile conviction
The Florida court system does have a few exceptional rules when prosecuting a minor, but for the most part, the process is the same as prosecuting an adult. Punishment may be light in some cases but not always. When a judge imposes a harsh penalty on a minor, the...
Your role in helping a child who is on probation
Children who are convicted of a criminal offense may be sentenced to probation. A Florida judge may require them to attend counseling sessions, attend class on a regular basis or participate in a job training program as part of their sentence. As that child's parent...
Juvenile offenses and employment applications
If you are facing charges as a young adult, or your child is in this position, you need to understand the potential repercussions resulting from the case. Aside from financial penalties, time behind bars and problems related to school, these cases can also come up...
How can a DUI impact my high school student’s future?
High school students sometimes feel like they are invulnerable to penalties because they are not out in the "real world" yet. Unfortunately, that is an illusion with real repercussions. In particular, a conviction for driving under the influence can result in heavy...
When can Florida try juveniles as adults?
When you have a child charged with a Florida criminal offense, you may have serious concerns about how the charge might impact his or her life if it leads to a conviction. You may feel especially fearful if there is a chance that your child may undergo prosecution as...
