Supreme Court loses sight of ‘best interest’ in adoption case
Supreme Court loses sight of ‘best interest’ in adoption case Twenty three years on the juvenile and family court bench,
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Is it legal for the police to draw your blood when stopped for a DUI?
The answer, of course, depends on the specific laws in your state. Most states have what is called an “implied consent”
Is it legal to try a 12-year-old as an adult?
In April, 2013, 8-year-old Leila Fowler was stabbed to death in her home in a small community outside Sacramento, California.
Bullying cases gone too far?
Last month, an eighth grade student in New Jersey was on trial for allegedly calling another student “fat”, “horse” and
Youth incarceration in U.S. drops
In 2010, the youth confinement* rate reached a 35-year low. Juvenile justice systems across the country locked up fewer delinquents
Teen driver deaths up in 2012
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association studied car accidents for the first six months of 2012. Although the overall number of deaths
Fifth graders plot to kill classmates
Two boys at Fort Colville Elementary School in Washington planned to kill several classmates in February, 2013. One of the
Do Supreme Court decisions have an immediate effect on your life?
You may be wondering what this means. If the Supreme Court decides a case and issues a ruling, isn’t that
Flipping off the judge – not smart!
Penelope Soto was in court in Florida for possession of Xanax in February, 2013. The 18-year-old was obviously not taking her
Student bullies through Instagram
Whenever a new technological advance comes on the market or a new app is created, someone will inevitably use it