Juvenile DUI Crimes In Florida, the law treats DUI related crimes seriously. Many convicted individuals find themselves facing hefty penalties. This includes time in jail and steep fines. But what about minors who end up arrested for DUI crimes? Today we will look at...
Juvenile Crimes
Is truancy a crime?
Regular school attendance is important for your child. If he or she misses too may days, then he or she will miss out on important instruction. However, it is not common for truancy to become a criminal matter. Schools take many other actions before going to the...
What are the differences in the adult and juvenile law systems?
Your age plays a significant role in what happens after your arrest. If you are in your late teens, you may face charges in juvenile or adult court, depending on the charges. These two court systems are very different, and understanding them can help you as you...
A look at who is affected by juvenile delinquency
Juvenile delinquency can have life-altering side effects for young people who become involved in crime in Florida. If intervention is not implemented at the first sign of concern and effort is not made to correct a delinquent's behavior by introducing alternative ways...
Types of juvenile crimes and prevention techniques
Adults in Florida are not the only ones who are committing crimes. In fact, delinquencies performed by those between the ages of 10 and 18 are quite common. There are numerous ways that juveniles get into trouble, and there are ways to help intervene and prevent them...
Juveniles face adult prison time in Florida
In Florida, for serious crimes, juveniles may end up in the adult justice system. The state is one of the leaders when it comes to sending juveniles to adult prisons. While this often occurs due to serious crimes such as murder, repeated burglaries or gang...
Can your teen go to jail for petty theft?
Florida law defines theft as the unauthorized taking of someone else's property. Per Florida law, theft can take many forms, including larceny, misappropriation, conversion, stealing and other property crimes. The law further breaks down theft crimes into two...
The role of the JAC
A minor who is taken into custody in Florida might be sent to a juvenile assessment center (JAC). One of the key benefits of a JAC is that a police officer does not have to wait for a parent or guardian to pick the minor up. Instead, the minor can be processed and the...
Understanding curfew law violations in Florida
Florida has a state law that aims to prevent teens under 16 from being out in public places late at night. These laws are generally intended to protect teens' safety as well as cut down on petty crimes. The Florida curfew bars minors from being out in public places...
Arrests of juveniles for weapon charges increases
According to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, there's been a large increase in the number of juveniles arrested for weapon possession in the last five years. This statistic seems to coincide with the increase in gun violence committed by and targeted at...