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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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This is your place to read and talk about the law–what’s happening in your town and across America. ATJ presents over 100 Questions and Answers about different areas of your life, including school, home, work and recreation.

New topics will be added as they occur in your lives. Regular updates from the news and courts will be provided with an opportunity for you to comment during live chats or on the ATJ blog. And for fun, we’ll keep you posted on the likes of Britney, Nicole and friends with a Celebrity Justice feature.

As applied to teens of the twenty-first century, William Shakespeare got it wrong when he wrote this:

shakespeare“I would there were no age between ten and three-and-twenty, or that youth would sleep out the rest; for there is nothing in the between but getting wenches with child, wronging the ancientry, stealing, fighting.” [The Winter’s Tale, Act 3, Scene 3].

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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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  • Reina
    December 10, 2015 3:21 pm count( 0 )

    If as a juvenile I got two MIP’s for alcohol but was successfully terminated, by doing all they required me to do, and at age 17 I got another MIP charge but while I was 18 I was still on probation & my probation officer just now is un successfully terminating me will I still be able to join the military ? This is gratiot county, MI
    Dear Reina: Each branch of the military has its own rules and regulations regarding enlistment. You’ll have to check with the branch you’re interested in joining to see if they’ll take you with an MIP on your record. Good luck.
    (This is information only – not legal advice).

  • Jay
    October 5, 2015 10:55 am count( 1 )

    I’m 16 I got a felony for trying too sell, when I turn 18 is the felony still going too be in my record?
    Dear Jay: It most likely will be there after you turn 18 but it could be sealed depending on the laws in your state. You could contact the court or your former probation officer to ask about this. They should be able to give you an answer. Every state has its own laws concerning the destruction or expungement of a juvenile record. You could look into doing this so that your record won’t be an issue with future education or employment opportunities. You could Google the name of your state and “destruction or expungement of juvenile record” to find the specific law and requirements in your state. Good luck.
    (this is information only – not legal advice.)

  • margaret singh
    June 3, 2010 2:47 pm count( 2 )

    What are the penalties in New York State for DWI (18) years who was told by an adult(27) yrs to leave the crime scene and go to the precint and claim he was car jacked. He left the crime scene.What will the charges be?
    Dear Margaret: To see the most recent laws and penalties regarding DWI in the state of New York, Google “DWI penalty new york” and you’ll bring up the state’s department of motor vehicles with current information. This person you’ve described could also be charged with false reporting [lying to a police officer] if he went to the station and gave a false report, and leaving the scene of an accicent. Good luck.
    [This is information only – not legal advice].

  • Abigail Mcgee
    May 20, 2010 11:29 am count( 3 )

    If i criminal background and want to become a registered nurse can i ? It was for theft by check and forgery by check didnt get a felony but got deferred adjudication it made ten years in July of 2009?
    Dear Abigail: Whether you can become licensed in your state as a registered nurse depends on the specific laws and requirements to obtain the license. If you were a minor when this happened ten years ago, there’s a good chance it wouldn’t show on a background check. Since your case was deferred, that usually means that there’s no record of a conviction. If you successfully completed the diversion terms, then the case is closed. Read all questions on any applications you fill out very carefully and answer truthfully. For example, look for the words “felony” and “conviction” in the questions and answer accordingly. Good luck.
    [This is information only – not legal advice].