What is DACA and does it apply to me?
DACA refers to the federal program called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. It began in 2012 and allows individuals who
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Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. Judge Tom answers teens’ questions about the law.
What are “Miranda” warnings?
You have most likely seen on TV or heard in the movies the term “Miranda warnings.” So, what are they
Do you have to be vaccinated to go to school?
Do your parents oppose you being vaccinated for personal or religious reasons? Too bad says California governor Jerry Brown. California
Can the police search your phone without a warrant?
The short answer to this question of whether the police can search your cell phone without a warrant is no,
Is it legal for the police to pull you over on an anonymous tip?
The Supreme Court decided a case* in April, 2014 that may affect you as a driver. The issue is whether the
What to know when reporting child abuse against your parents
Abuse can take several forms – physical, emotional, verbal and sexual. Neglect is another form of abuse where certain needs
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
Is hazing illegal?
Hazing laws exist in most states to protect students from serious harm, usually physical, and even death as there have
What is a warrant?
There are two types of warrants that deal with the juvenile justice and criminal systems in the United States. The
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