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There are no differences. Both are charged with the same offenses. The same laws apply to everyone. Juveniles are customarily treated with more leniency due to the theory that they are too young and naive to know the seriousness of their actions.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe two terms are not synonomous.
The term "adult" is an accepted legal term defined as "a person who has attained the age of majority." The age of majority is the legally defined age at which a person is considered an adult, with all the attendant rights and responsibilities of adulthood. The age of majority is defined by state laws, which vary by state, but is 18 in most states.
The term "mature," on the other hand, has no specific legal defiintion and is a much more inexact term. Maturity can connote many things, such as ones life-experiences or competence at a task, but which are not necessarily defined by one's age or even the passage of years.
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∙ 12y agoadult law is different from juvenile law one because of the ages and two because of the charges .
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What is it called when a juvenile form is different from adult?
it is called adolescence
Can a 17 year old be charged as an adult for shop lifting?
It depends on your state's law and the desires of the prosecutor. The state's law will define what age a person is a juvenile or an adult. If your state defines an adult at the age of 17 then you can be charged as an adult.
What is certified and convicted as an adult mean?
It means the convict is eligible for sentencing under common law, and not juvenile law, which is usually not as harsh.
What is delinquent juvenile mean?
A delinquent juvenile is a young person who has committed a crime or violated a law. They may be subject to the juvenile justice system rather than the adult criminal justice system.
Do Juvenile lawyers specialize in children cases?
Juvenile lawyers do specialize in children cases. This is very important because juvenile and adult court cases are vastly different. Juveniles have different rights when it comes to the courtroom.
What is a different word for teenage dog?
you can say its a young adult, an ageing pup or a juvenile
Can a juvenile record effect your gun rights as an adult?
Yes, it can. Juvenile records are only sealed from the general public - NICS and law enforcement agencies can still access them.
How do you use the words juvenile and adult in a sentence?
For serious crimes, a juvenile can sometimes be tried as an adult. The jail will not put a juvenile offender in a cell with an adult offender.
How long does felonies stay on a juvenile record?
The felonies will always remain on your record... however when you are 18 years of age your juvenile record will no longer be available to the public -UNLESS- the felony you committed as a juvenile caused you to be tried as an 'adult.' In that case, the felony offense WOULD show on your adult record.
What is the act of taking an adult or juvenile into physical custody by authority of law for the purpose of charging the person with a criminal offence?
An ARREST.
Can a juvenile be lock up in an airport without an adult being present?
Yes, a juvenile can be locked up in a airport without an adult. The child must have done something wrong and therefore airport security had the right to detain him or her. They are still officers of the law.
Should a juvenile be tried as an adult?
It depends on the juvenile and the offense.
