What if I damage someone else′s property?
If you damage property, it makes little difference whether it was a car, home, school, or business. And it doesn′t
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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 if I start a fire that gets out of control?
Most fires are either accidental or acts of nature: defective wiring or appliances, lightning, campfires, or explosions. A number of
What is trespassing?
The definition of trespassing is entering or remaining on someone′s property without permission. You′ve probably seen these signs like “Private Property”, “Do
Is it against the law to fight?
Your everyday spat between siblings isn′t against the law. But if the argument escalates and someone is injured, you’ve probably broken
What happens if you get caught shoplifting?
One question on AsktheJudge concerns the possible consequences for teens and tweens who have been caught shoplifting. Check out the
Am I in trouble with the law if I disobey my parents?
Behavior that at one time was considered fun and mischievous— or just part of growing up— may now be reason for you
What is a juvenile delinquent?
Words and phrases differ between the juvenile and adult justice systems. There′s a long-standing philosophy that children who break the
What′s the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
“High crimes and misdemeanors” – “petty and status offenses” “city ordinances” – “felonies” – “infractions” You′ve probably heard most of these
Can I buy and use fireworks?
When used carelessly or by people under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fireworks can quickly turn a celebration into
Is prank calling illegal?
Although the following prank calling case is over forty years old, it is still relevant as far as current prank calling