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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

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Do tattoos say something about your availability?

According to a recent study in France, men consider a woman who’s tattted up as more approachable. Does that surprise 

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Bored teens shoot and kill college student “for the fun of it”

In August, 2013, three boys in Oklahoma who were 15, 16 and 17 years old had little to do until 

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Is it legal for the police to take a cheek swab if you’re arrested?

In 2009, 26-year-old Alonzo King was arrested for assault. At the police station, an officer took a swab of DNA from 

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“I (heart) boobies” is protected speech under the First Amendment

On August 5, 2013, a federal court in Pennsylvania decided a case* regarding a school’s ban on wearing “I (heart) 

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Teen moms under 16 to provide DNA sample to track dads

The state of Mississippi has one of the country’s highest teen pregnancy rates. The national average for teen births among 

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Avoid jury duty scams

As you know, when you turn 18 you become eligible to be called to serve on a jury. This may be 

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The killing of Trayvon Martin: what is “justice?”

As you know by now, the trial of 29-year-old George Zimmerman for the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in February, 

Justin Carter
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Teen faces prison for Facebook post

Don’t let video games and chat rooms get to you. It can lead to unexpected consequences. 18-year-old Justin Carter of 

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Can you get in trouble for cross dressing at school?

In recent years, school dress codes have come under attack while students cross dressing at school, girls wearing tuxes and boys 

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No rainbow over Russia

Although the U.S. recognized gay marriage as a right for all people in June, 2015,* Russia is going the other 

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