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
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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 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
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
What does affirmative action mean?
In an effort to compensate for past offenses against African Americans regarding slavery and racial discrimination, the United States coined the term
What states allow gays & lesbians to marry?
Update: On June 26, 2015 marriage equality in America became a reality. The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 in
Can teens buy the morning-after pill?
A decision was made in December, 2011 by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prohibit over the counter
Can I be prosecuted in federal court?
Yes, under a specific federal law called the Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act* juveniles may be charged in federal district court for
Is salvia legal?
Although the federal government has not made salvia a controlled substance at this time and therefore, it remains legal within
Can you be arrested for flipping off a cop?
A 35 year old man in Colorado was criminally charged in May 2011 for exactly this conduct – flipping off a cop.