juvenile court system

What the Bill of Rights Means

We all learned about the Bill of Rights in school and know that it is an important document that is supposed to protect the rights of Americans. However, US History class was a long time ago for most of us, so it’s worth revisiting the history of this founding document and exploring how it protects […]

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Legal Terminology 101

The United States legal system is relevant to all of us, even if you’re not a lawyer. Yet, there is so much jargon that it can be hard to understand how the legal process works.  If you are involved in a personal injury, DUI, theft, or traffic violation case, you’ll probably hear your attorney speak […]

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Juvenile Crime

A juvenile offense can include any crime that an adult may commit, but the violator is under the age of 18. Because of their age, they are tried under juvenile law. The juvenile justice system works under the premise that children should be treated differently than adults. Usually, the system will be more flexible in […]

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