Is removing a stack of free newspapers “theft?”
Not something you usually think about, right? Really no reason to unless it happens at your school or in your
Judge Tom
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.
Teen assault victim goes public on Twitter
In the summer of 2011, Kentucky teenager Savannah Dietrich was drinking with friends when things turned ugly. She passed out
How to Tweet your way out of the Olympics
As you know, the XXX Olympics began last Friday with the opening ceremonies in London, England. Events will take place
“Teens do not use email” & more
In July, 2012, the Pew Research Center published a report titled “Teens 2012: “Truth, Trends, and Myths About Teen Online
The Supreme Court has the final word – but is it final?
Based on recent history, the answer is No.* As society evolves so does the court. In considering life and death decisions
What is a plea bargain?
When a juvenile or adult is charged with a crime, there’s a good chance they may never see a jury or
Singapore, the Philippines and Quebec tackle cyberbullying
Everyone knows that www stands for the World Wide Web. So, obviously the Internet is global. Consequently, cyberbullying is worldwide
Random drug tests for college students
Linn State Technical College in Minnesota trains students for careers in heavy-equipment operation, or involving high-voltage electricity and dangerous, caustic
Haircut is teen girl’s punishment in juvenile courtroom
Two young girls met a three year-old at a McDonald’s playground in Utah. Kaytlen Lopan was 13 and her friend was 11
Australian teen sues to study law
Geelong Grammar School is a prestigious private school in Australia. In fact, England’s Prince Charles attended the school for two terms