Whose responsibility is it to pay restitution to a victim?
When a teenager is charged in juvenile court with an offense, one of the possible penalties is to pay the victim
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Anti-cyberbullying efforts underway in many countries in 2017
If you thought cyberbullying was unique to the U.S., you’d be wrong. Since www stands for the “world wide web,”
Criminal rights celebrate 50 years of “Miranda” warnings
It was on June 13, 1966 that the Supreme Court decided that criminal defendants have certain rights when in police custody. Before the
11-year-old convicted of first degree murder to remain detained until age 19
In February, 2016, an 11 year-old boy was found guilty in juvenile court of first degree murder. He was a fifth
New laws affecting teenagers 2016
Happy New Year, class of ’16 and younger. It’s a new year and of course there are new laws on
Leave your hoverboard at home
Although a popular gift during the 2015 holidays, schools across the country are banning hoverboards on campus and in dorms. Over
Are these laws for real?
Once in a while you read about some law that just doesn’t seem real. With today’s love affair with reality
Is trying a 12-year-old in adult court for attempted murder cruel and unusual punishment?
In 2009, Slender Man was created “to formulate something whose motivations can barely be comprehended, and [which caused] unease and terror
5 things to know if you have to go to court for truancy
What exactly does truancy mean? The term truancy refers to an unexcused absence at school. States enact laws, compulsory attendance
Spice leading to critical hospitalizations
If you’re not aware of the synthetic drug called Spice, the message here is to stay away from it. We’ve