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Yes, you could petition the court to have your juvenile record expunged, but why would you? When you turn 18 years, your juvenile record will automatically be sealed to the public anyway.
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∙ 16y agoyou can be charged as an adult it the crime is really serious like armed robbery rape or murder things like that but its really all up to the judge in most cases
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∙ 12y agoIf a minor is convicted as an adult with a crime, the conviction will appear in a criminal background check in the same way that it would if the person was not a minor.
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∙ 10y agoAround 17, i believe.
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∙ 16y agoyup
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What type of court a juvenile is tried in?
In most jurisdiction juveniles are tried in a separate "juvenile court" unless they commit a serious crime that has the court elevate their offender status to that of an 'adult.' Then the juvenile is tried in adult court.
What is the maximum punishments for a juvenile who assaults another?
It depend on if the court decides to charge you as a minor or as an adult. Just because someone is not 18 years old does not mean they will not charge you as an adult for a crime.
What is the significance of the breed v Jones?
Set a precedent that juveniles can not be tried and acquitted in juvenile court then tried again in "adult" criminal court. Basically, the constitutional protection from double jeopardy applies to juveniles as well as adults.
Do juveniles adjudicated to adult court have the right to vote?
Not until they are 18, and many states do not allow convicted felons to vote, therefore if the juvenile was tried as an adult in a felony case, he or she might not be able to vote even after turning 18.
How do you identify youth in an adult court?
If you're referring to the defendant - a juvenile wouldn't be appearing in 'adult' court anyway. That's why they have a juvenile justice system.
Should a juvenile be tried as an adult?
It depends on the juvenile and the offense.
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.
What does it mean to fight for your fitness as a juvenile?
The court is attempting to send the juvenile to be tried in adult court
What would cause a juvenile record not to be sealed at age 18?
Too many charges, Bad charges or getting a charge at 17. If you get tried as an adult that will do it too.
What have people done to go to juvenile hall?
The same things people do who go to adult prison. Where you go depends on if you are tried as an adult or juvenile.
What happens when a child is charged with a first degree felony?
They'll at least be sent to juvenile hall. In some jurisdictions, it is possible for them to be tried as an adult.
Can you be on juvenile probation at 17 in mo?
Yes. Anyone in any state can be on juvenile probation until his/hers 18th birthday.Unless you are tried as an adult.
In the state of Georgia a juvenile who is 13 years of age can be tried as an adult if he or she?
Commits a serious criminal act..
What type of court a juvenile is tried in?
In most jurisdiction juveniles are tried in a separate "juvenile court" unless they commit a serious crime that has the court elevate their offender status to that of an 'adult.' Then the juvenile is tried in adult court.
How long would a juvenile be sentenced for kidnapping?
According to a class I've taken it depends on the case and age of the "Juvenile" but more than likely the juvenile would be held until the age of 18, unless he is tried as an adult...an adult is looking at 1-15 years
If you have a felony gun charge as a juvenile can you get a gun as an adult?
Usually not, however, that will vary from state to state. Most Juvenile records are sealed once he/she becomes an Adult.
What is a sentence using the word juvenile?
NOUN A juvenile is a minor, someone who is under the legal age. Although he was a juvenile, he was tried as an adult. ADJECTIVE (immature) Her friends would not tolerate her boyfriend's juvenile behavior. A juvenile male raccoon will often hunt with other juvenile males.
