Juvenile Legal Guides (17 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Juvenile crimes are those committed by people age 18 or younger (minors).
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Juvenile about 1 year ago.

Written by Stacey L Lewis
Juvenile/Family Courts were created to address the specific needs of families and to protect the rights of children who are subject to the court's jurisdiction. Juvenile/Family Courts have statutory guidelines and rules of practice that are exclusive to those courts.
6 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Juvenile 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Michael Shawn Matlock
A Primer on Juvenile Confession Law
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Juvenile 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Keith John Bruno
In CA, Juvenile cases move through the justice system in similar ways as the adult system. Like the adult system, navigating the juvenile system is equally perilous without a lawyer. Your first step must be to get a lawyer to help you deal with the process, outlined below.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Juvenile 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Matthew Blake Wallin
California Welfare and Institutions Code § 781 is the statute that gives you the legal right to have your juvenile record sealed. The right to seal your record is available in most juvenile cases, with certain exceptions.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Juvenile 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Liza E. Burke
This guide is for parents who are worried that their child may be in legal trouble for a sex offense. This guide helps parents identify at the beginning what may be happening, the issues to be concerned about and possible events to prepare for.
Posted in Juvenile 8 days ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Melinda A. Morris
Both the adult and Juvenile justice systems rely on the same laws in Florida. That is: a crime is a crime, regardless of how old a person is when it was committed. The difference is the sanctions imposed and the philosophy behind each justice system.
Posted in Juvenile 1 day ago. Jurisdiction: Pinellas County, FL

Written by Gabrielle Ann Tetreault
The Juvenile Dependency Court t is a branch of the Superior Court which hears cases involving neglected or abused children who are taken from their parents because the parents are accused of not properly caring for their children, or hurting their their children in some way.
5 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Abuse 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Phillip A. Arieff
A clear explanation of Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions(domestic and child abuse, harassment) in Wisconsin
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Family 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Richard D Ackerman
This guide is designed to help you cope with the issues which come up once a child has been taken from the home by CPS on allegations of general neglect, alleged sexual abuse, physical injury, or severe emotional distress. These cases are very difficult and you should seek immediate legal advice!
Posted in Child Abuse 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Howard Woodley Bailey
A criminal conviction for certain drug offenses has a statutory waiting period of 10 years before it can be expunged, unless you were 21 years of age or younger at the time of the offense. If you were convicted of these types of offenses, you can expunge them 1 year after finishing your sentence.
Posted in Criminal Defense 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: New Jersey

Written by Evelyn Ann Cox
Family and friends often want to participate in juvenile dependency cases but are frustrated to learn that they may not even be allowed in the court room, are not considered for placement and do not have an opportunity to be heard.
Posted in Child Abuse 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Keith John Bruno
The police are interacting with your child in furtherance of a prosecution. Keep in mind that your Child's rights are to be firmly, but politely exercised. Despite the fact that you may want to "teach junior a lesson," you would be unwise to let today's court system administer that lesson.
Posted in Juvenile 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
If you are thinking of trying this, do not do it. Cameras are everywhere in stores so you are likely going to be filmed. Video evidence against a perpetrator is very compelling to a judge and jury at conviction time and sentencing time.
4 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Juvenile 7 months ago.

Written by William N Howell
many parents see their tweener or adolescent child starting to act out, skip school, take up with unhealthy peers, and fear that they are rapidly losing the ability to influence their child's future. desperate, a parent searches for help. there are resources that can and will help a fearful parent.
Posted in Juvenile 6 months ago.

Written by Scott Andrew Wineberg
Under Illinois law, juveniles adjudicated delinquent for sex offenses have to register as sex offenders (for 10 years or lifetime). However, they can petition the trial court to terminate the period of registration before expiration of the term..
Posted in Juvenile 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Avvo Staff
The consequences of child abuse include physical, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral problems that can continue through adulthood.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Abuse about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal