What is a warrant?
There are two types of warrants that deal with the juvenile justice and criminal systems in the United States. The
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What is an incorrigible child?
In the juvenile justice system in the U.S., there are crimes referred to as “status offenses.” These are crimes that only a
What does pleading “no contest” mean?
If you are charged with a crime or a delinquent act, you have certain rights guaranteed by the Constitution and
What does a “statute of limitations” mean?
A “statute of limitations” is a law or rule that sets a time period for you to file a lawsuit
Do I need a Social Security Number?
A social security number is a national identification for every U.S. citizen and permanent resident. It is a unique number assigned by the
Study shows marijuana use and IQ are linked
The University of Otago in New Zealand released a report in September, 2012 that studied the long-term effects of marijuana
2012 cyberbullying study dispels myths
A study published in May, 2012, in the European Journal of Developmental Psychology* argues that media reports about the prevalence
Does use of a “restraining desk” at school violate the Constitution?
Schools across the country use various methods of keeping students seated and looking forward at the teacher during class. Kids
Another four letter “S” word to stop using
By now you have undoubtedly heard of Phoebe Prince. Phoebe was a 15-year-old freshman at a high school in Massachusetts. New
Forced marriages and honor killings in developed nations
It is not a secret that young girls are married off to unknown, older men in a number of countries.