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
CategoryJuvenile Justice System
Judge Tom answers your questions about the juvenile justice system.
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