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Know your rights! Youth justice and juvenile law answers.

Askthejudge.info features regular updates from the news, important decisions from the nation′s courts, and online discussions with Judge Tom. Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. AsktheJudge – Empowering youth one question at a time.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this site is made available to the general public and is not intended to serve as legal advice.You should consult a trained legal professional in your area for questions you may have about the laws affecting juveniles or any legal interpretations.

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I got a speeding ticket 2 months ago, I used the deferall program. Last weekend I got a minor in 

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Assuming this is your first offense and first time having to go to court, you may be offered a diversion 

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Dear Cheryl: Since this is your first offense and first time having to go to court, it’s not very likely 

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You have experienced both sides of a shoplifting (conversion) incident — civil and criminal. Most states allow a store to 

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The answer to your question depends on the exact wording of the question on the job application. Language here is 

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Take a close look at the terms of diversion that you were given when you started the program. The rules 

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So, I got caught shoplifting and I am 16. I am in the Youth Diversion program and for that Am 

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You could be charged with possession of a drug and/or drug paraphernalia (the bong). It’s up to the local prosecutor 

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AsktheJudge.info is an educational site for and about teens and the law. We don’t provide legal advice to our readers, 

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Since you completed the class, bring the certificate to court and show the judge. Usually proof of full compliance with 

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