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CategoryCrime and Punishment

Know the consequences of breaking the law.

Crime and Punishment
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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 

trash can fire
Crime and Punishment
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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 

Crime and Punishment
508

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 

fighting
Crime and Punishment
16

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 

Teens Shopping
Crime and Punishment
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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 

Crime and Punishment, Featured
57

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 

Crime and Punishment
13

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 

Police Car Lights
Crime and Punishment
4

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 

Crime and Punishment, You and Your Body
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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