Can I be put in jail?
If you′re locked up by the police or because of a court order, against your will and away from home, you′re
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.
Can I be tried in adult court?
Regardless of your age, if the crime is serious, the prosecutor may file charges against you in adult court or
What happens in juvenile court?
Some people call it “juvy,” “children′s court,” “juvenile court,” or “juvenile hall.” The names change from state to state,
Is every court decision final?
Once a decision is made by a judge or a jury at the trial court level, anyone can ask a
What is a jury?
A jury has been described as a random slice of the community chosen to decide a lawsuit. After you turn
Why are there so many different courts?
Throughout the United States, there are courts with different responsibilities and authority. The courts derive their authority from state and
What is a lawsuit?
Have you ever worked for someone, baby-sat, or done yard work and not been paid? Was your first car a
What if I use a fake ID?
Using a fake ID is against the law and is either a misdemeanor or petty offense. It doesn′t make any
Can I gamble? What if I win the lottery?
“You wanna bet?” “Put your money where your mouth is.” “I′ll bet you 5 bucks I′m right.” Everyone has said something like
Is it illegal to belong to a gang?
In the United States, it′s not against the law to be a member of a gang. The First Amendment′s freedom