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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

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Can someone be sentenced to prison for more than life?

We raise this question after reading a story in the Arizona Republic on Dec. 6, 2011. The headline stated that 

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State legislatures react to the Casey Anthony acquittal

Although Casey Anthony was acquitted in 2011 of first-degree murder of her two-year-old daughter, states are taking a look at criminalizing 

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Is a fake Facebook page identity theft?

In a case scheduled for trial in 2012, Dana Thornton is charged with identity theft. After she and her boyfriend 

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2012’s tragic start with another bullycide

Amanda Diane Cummings was a sophomore at New Dorp High School in Staten Island, New York. She appeared to be 

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Do you have a right to film the police while on duty?

As you know, the video camera is here to stay. With or without audio, police activity can be uploaded to You 

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Off-campus bullying addressed by only 13 states

In a new study of state bullying laws and policies, only thirteen states authorize school districts  to take action when 

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Is “Rest in Peace” on a t-shirt disruptive?

In 2008, Julius Robinson was shot and killed in Omaha, Nebraska. One of his close friends, Nick Kuhr, designed a 

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Suspended for Facebook post that teacher should be shot

Michelle Edwards is a senior at Hickory High School in Virginia. She was working on a group project that included 

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Hundreds of girls named “Unwanted”

Yes, this is true. In India, sons are favored over daughters. This is because of the expense in marrying off 

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Alabama plays Scrooge as Christmas approaches

The Alabama legislature passed a law that went into effect in 2011 dealing with the receipt of gifts by public 

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