Teens and the Law: Crimes and Punishments
Now that you know your rights and responsibilities, you might want to know the consequences of breaking the law
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What does the felony-murder rule mean?
As you know, a felony is a crime that usually carries a sentence of more than a year in jail or prison. Examples of felonies include robbery, burglary, aggravated DUI, murder and sexual assaults. [caption id="attachment_2958" ...
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What if I use a fake ID?
Using a fake ID is against the law and is either a misdemeanor or petty offense. It doesn′t make any difference why you′re using it or where. You may be trying to get into an ...
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Can I gamble? What if I win the lottery?
“You wanna bet?” “Put your money where your mouth is.” “I′ll bet you 5 bucks I′m right.” Everyone has said something like this at one time or another. Most of the time, you′re kidding. However, if you′re serious and you ...
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Is it illegal to belong to a gang?
It′s not against the law to be a member of a gang. The First Amendment′s freedom of assembly gives you the right to join any group or club, assuming you meet their requirements. Membership in ...
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What if I damage someone else′s property?
If you damage property, it makes little difference whether it was a car, home, school, or business. And it doesn′t matter whether the act was intentional ...
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What if I start a fire that gets out of control?
Most fires are either accidental or acts of nature: defective wiring or appliances, lightning, campfires, or explosions. A number of fires, though, are intentionally set. Depending ...
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What is trespassing?
“Private Property” "Do Not Enter" “No Trespassing.” You′ve probably seen these signs on vacant lots, wooded areas, abandoned houses or near factories. Trespass is defined as entering or remaining ...
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Is it against the law to fight?
Your everyday spat between siblings isn′t against the law. But if the argument escalates and someone is injured, you've probably broken the law. Fighting is referred to by different names, depending on the incident and whether injuries occur. ...
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What will happen to me if I get caught shoplifting?
Scene One: After school, Julie, Colin, and Matt stop at the local store for a snack and something to drink. Julie is by herself for a few seconds, and she slips a pack of gum ...
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Am I in trouble with the law if I disobey my parents?
Behavior that at one time was considered fun and mischievous— or just part of growing up— may now be reason for you and your parents to appear in court. If you turn an overnight with a friend ...
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What is a juvenile delinquent?
Words and phrases differ between the juvenile and adult justice systems. There′s a long-standing philosophy that children who break the law are to be nurtured and rehabilitated, not punished as criminals. Consequently, the language isn′t ...
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What′s the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
“High crimes and misdemeanors” - “petty and status offenses” “city ordinances” - “felonies” - “infractions” You′ve probably heard most of these terms. Through TV, the movies, or personal experience, you′ve come across these references to crime. But what ...
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