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A Teenager’s Guide to Juvenile Court

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A Teenager's Guide to Juvenile Court

A Teenager’s Guide to Juvenile Court is a must-have guide for teens and parents of teens who are facing juvenile court charges and ordered to appear in court.  Juvenile delinquency issues and the juvenile justice system are fully explained in plain language making it easy for any reader to grasp how the system works. Understand your rights as a teenager in the court system and find out everything you need to know about appearing in juvenile court and what to expect as you go through the process including:

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  • the different types of hearings
  • what questions the judge may ask you
  • whether you will be appointed a lawyer
  • who will be in the courtroom at the time of your hearing
  • rights you have as a minor including juvenile Miranda rights
  • types of punishment the judge may order
  • expunging or destroying a juvenile record

Judge Tom Jacobs is the author of this ebook which clearly and plainly explains the juvenile court process in a step by step guide covering everything from interrogation of a minor to being held in detention to trial and having a juvenile record expunged. Find out more about Judge Tom’s background.

Get this complete guide to juvenile court now.  See below for a list of the topics discussed in this guide.

“This guide will be a valuable resource for teenagers and their parents to demystify the juvenile justice process.” Howard Grodman, Justice of the Peace

 

“WOW!  Forget what your crazy uncle Harry says or what you hear at school.  Get the facts!  A comprehensive guide for concerned teens and parents facing a court appearance, diversion program, teen court or  jail time.  This guide expertly explains the judicial process for teens.  Give yourself an edge!”  Jon Wiley, Juvenile Probation Officer

Table of Contents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Terminology                                                                                                                                                                                                Jurisdiction
Police Investigation
Pre-Petition Hearing
Petition for Delinquency
Status Offenses and Diversion
Teen Court
Advisory Hearing
Plea Agreement
Trial
Victim’s Bill of Rights
Disposition Hearing
Violation of Probation
Appeal
Transfer or Waiver
Juvenile Records
Restoration of Civil Rights
Dos and Dont’s for Appearing in Court
Glossary
Resources – Help and Hotlines

“This eBook is terrific. It is well suited to a juvenile’s understanding– clear and simple, but it covers everything necessary to prepare a teen and parents entering the scary and somewhat daunting world of criminal prosecution.”  Ruth Truman, Juvenile Law Attorney

“Knowledge is power. The choices made today very well may impact the rest of your life. Be sure that you have the knowledge to make informed decisions. If you are involved with the Juvenile Justice System, in any state, you need to know your rights as well as the consequences you may be facing. You need to read and re-read this book.”  Tamera Shanker, Juvenile Law Attorney 

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Judge Tom is the founder and moderator of AsktheJudge.info. He is a retired juvenile judge and spent 23 years on the bench. He has written several books for lawyers and judges as well as teens and parents including 'Teen Cyberbullying Investigated' (Free Spirit Publishing) and 'Every Vote Matters: the Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court' (Free Spirit Publishing). In 2020, the American Bar Association published "Cyberbullying Law," the nation's first case-law book written for lawyers, judges and law students. When he's not answering teens' questions, Judge Tom volunteers with the American Red Cross and can be found hiking, traveling and reading.

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    Hello, Sam. Thank you for writing us. Keep reading and we wish you a life of contentment and peace. -Judge Tom.

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  • Steven
    May 14, 2012 3:03 pm count( 4 )

    A really great book by a great and respected Judge!
    Your Honor Jacobs,
    It truly is amazing to see how much you care and want to help people in need in what might seem to be the scariest thing they will ever have to deal with…
    Thanks, Steven.