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That refers to a crime that is only a crime because of the age of the offender, such as possession of alcohol, or tobacco.
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A status offender refers to a minor who has committed an offense that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult. These offenses are typically related to behaviors that are prohibited for minors, such as truancy, curfew violations, running away from home, or underage drinking. Status offenders are subject to the juvenile justice system rather than the criminal justice system.
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What happens if i violate my youthful offender?
If you violate the conditions of your youthful offender status, you may face consequences such as having your youthful offender status revoked, being subject to more severe penalties for the original offense, and potentially having a criminal record. It is essential to comply with the terms of your youthful offender status to avoid further legal troubles.
What does changing status from O to P mean in court?
"O"= Offender "P"= Prisioner
Are the youngest offenders known as status offenders?
NO!Delinquent Children are the youngest offenders.Status Offender - A child who commits an act that is contrary to the law by virtue of the offender's status as a child. Purchasing cigarettes, buying alcohol, and being truant are examples of such behavior.
Can you plea youthful offender on a felony even if you have already plead youthful offender on a misdemeanor If so what is the age limit in Alabama?
A Defedant may be allowed to plead youthful offender in Alabama if the person is under the age of 21 at the time the criminal offense was committed. An adjudication of youthful offender is not a criminal conviction and will not appear on your history as such. Youthful offender files are confidential records. You may apply for youthful offender status in any case whether it be the smallest misdemeanor like a speeding ticket of the most heinous felonies such as murder. However, it is discretionary with the judge as to whether or not you are granted youthful offender status. I do not recall those with felonies such as murder being granted youthful offender status. You may apply for youthful offender status in a felony case although you were previously adjudicated a youthful offender in a prior misdemeanor case. However, as I mentioned, it is entirely up to the judge as to whether or not he allows you a subsequent adjudication as a youthful offender. Hope this helped.
Can you plea youthful offender status on more than one felony charged as juvenile?
You. as an individual, do not "plea" a youthful offender status. That classification is given by the court after reviewing your case(s) and determining if your case(s) qualify to be adjudicated under that particular statute.
How long after a felony conviction are you considered a first offender again?
You are only considered a "First Offender" once - hence the name for it. If you are a convicted felon - your status will never change - even after expunction.
Will youthful offender apply to a speeding ticket if you've already had a stop sign ticket in Alabama?
The term Youthful Offender is a status given to someone under the age of 21 who decides to be charged as a youthful offender instead of being charged with another crime. Youthful Offender status is usually reserved for much greater offenses than a speeding ticket. Youthful Offender was set up to give juveniles a somewhat second chance instead of having an offense on their record that would haunt them for the rest of their lives. If you are young, and I am assuming you are, just pay the ticket and move on with life. A speeding ticket is not the end of the world and will not prevent you from being hired nor is it so horrible that it will haunt you for the rest of your life. In other words, it is not great enough to warrant youthful offender status nor would this status likely be granted by a Judge considering the circumstances.
What has the author Kathryn Guthrie written?
Kathryn Guthrie has written: 'Impact of 1982 status offender legislation' -- subject(s): Administration of Juvenile justice, Legal status, laws, Statistics, Status offenders
Can an 18 year old male charged with enticing a minor qualify for youthful offender status?
No... An 18 year old is an adult
Can you go on tag for gbh?
depending on your status before you were convicted for GBH, then yes. If you are a repeat offender then sometimes you will go on tag. It is more than likely.
The juvenile equivalent of a trial is called?
The juvenile equivalent of a trial is called an adjudication hearing. It is where a judge determines whether the juvenile is responsible for the alleged offense.
What has the author Joseph G Weis written?
Joseph G. Weis has written: 'The Sociology of Deviance' 'Preventing delinquency' 'Jurisdiction and the elusive status offender' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts, Juvenile delinquency, Status offenders
