How old do you have to be to buy a gun?
As a general rule, firearms may not be sold to minors. So, for the most part, you cannot buy a
CategoryYour Rights
Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. Judge Tom answers teens’ questions about the law.
When can I get my own apartment?
If you′re under eighteen, most landlords won′t rent to you without a parent or guardian co-signing the lease. This may
Can I change my name?
Once in a while, you might think about changing your name. Some parents have saddled their kids with terrible, embarrassing
What is emancipation?
At some point before your eighteenth birthday, you′ll probably think about being on your own—or emancipated. But what does it
When will I be an adult?
Anyone under the age of eighteen is referred to as a minor, a child, a juvenile, or an adolescent. The
Is it against the law to sniff glue or paint?
When fourteen-year-old Randy tried to get high with his friends, he made the headlines: “Teen Dies After Sniffing ScotchGuard.” He
What are the possession of marijuana laws for minors?
Can you be arrested for being high? Legislatures have passed laws against the use, sale, and possession of marijuana. Because
When can I have a beer?
You must be twenty-one in most states to buy or drink beer, wine, or any alcoholic beverage. If you break
How old do I have to be to smoke?
Tobacco—whether in the form of cigarettes, snuff or smokeless (chewing) tobacco—is a subject of great concern to adults and teens. Several
When can I get a tattoo?
You′ve probably had many conversations (or battles) with your parents about your choice of hairstyle and color, earrings, and style