Results for Juvenile Law

The failure puts these incarcerated young people at risk and is bad for society as a whole, writes Sean Cahill of Fenway Health.

A short video produced by the Casey Foundation suggests how juvenile probation could get better outcomes for hundreds of thousands of young people.

But there is still work to be done. Twenty-four counties continue to pursue more than $142 million in previously assessed fees.

Criminal acts can be learned at a young age. Although these juveniles may be just children, they should still be held accountable for their actions. They can face penalties for their crimes just as adults can. Their cases should be heard and consequences should be given in order to show that their crime should notRead More

In Connecticut, juveniles are considered to be all those under the age of 18. If you are over the age of 18, you can be charged as an adult instead. If a juvenile has committed a violent crime, they may be waived up to be tried as an adult depending on the seriousness of theirRead More

As children grow and learn over the years, they are bound to make mistakes. As parents, it can be hard to watch children with bad behavior. When children are experiencing particularly bad behavior, they may get themselves into legal trouble. Children are still able to be tried as juveniles in court. This can lead toRead More

A string of recent crimes involving stolen cars and teenagers, including a fatal hit-and-run in New Britain, have reopened the perennial debate between advocates of alternatives to incarceration and those who say repeat offenders thrive on a lack of consequences.

Learn more about juvenile dependency hearings including what the proceedings determine and how to prepare for them.

Which side of the Hudson River you’re on means a “huge difference” for juvenile justice.

Juvenile court is something that parents don't want to hear about. But being tried as an adult is much worse. Learn how juvenile court works here.

Curfew laws limit the right to be out in public at certain times and can apply to juveniles or businesses, or even during emergency situations. Learn more about curfew laws and related topics by visiting FindLaw's Curfew Laws section.

Having your child charged with a crime may be even more stressful and anxiety-inducing than receiving a criminal charge yourself. You may have additional fears if your child faces a charge that may

I believe this interdisciplinary data-driven decision-making approach has the best chance of improving outcomes for youth.

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posted by Jennifer Pokempner, Child Welfare Policy Director, Juvenile Law Center; Jennifer Rodriguez, Executive Director, Youth Law Center
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Here in Raleigh, NC, you may hear the term adjudication when involved with juvenile court. But what is it and how does it differ from a conviction? Learn more in today's article!

When your child is facing a vandalism charge, work with an experienced Naperville juvenile defense lawyer to fight the charge in court. To get started with a member of our team, contact Donahue & Sowa today to schedule your legal consultation in our office.