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A minor is an individual who (by virtue of being under a certain age) is unable to make his own legal decisions. An adult is an individual eligible for such legal rights. Minors are generally under adult guardianship, and there are laws that restrict adult interaction with minors.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey are classified that way to set the rules and guidelines. Wouldn't it be wierd if an eight-year-old started drinking? That would damage their body. While an eightteen year-old would have developped their body more stable.
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∙ 12y agoA juvenile can be a young person or child, an animal that has not reached sexual maturity or a grown person who behaves like a child. A person who has not yet reached the age of consent can also be referred to as a juvenile. A minor specifically refers to a person who has not yet reached the age of consent, usually under eighteen years of age.
A juvenile can be a young person or child, an animal that has not reached sexual maturity or a grown person who behaves like a child. A person who has not yet reached the age of consent can also be referred to as a juvenile. A minor specifically refers to a person who has not yet reached the age of consent, usually under eighteen years of age.
A juvenile can be a young person or child, an animal that has not reached sexual maturity or a grown person who behaves like a child. A person who has not yet reached the age of consent can also be referred to as a juvenile. A minor specifically refers to a person who has not yet reached the age of consent, usually under eighteen years of age.
A juvenile can be a young person or child, an animal that has not reached sexual maturity or a grown person who behaves like a child. A person who has not yet reached the age of consent can also be referred to as a juvenile. A minor specifically refers to a person who has not yet reached the age of consent, usually under eighteen years of age.
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∙ 12y agoA juvenile can be a young person or child, an animal that has not reached sexual maturity or a grown person who behaves like a child. A person who has not yet reached the age of consent can also be referred to as a juvenile. A minor specifically refers to a person who has not yet reached the age of consent, usually under eighteen years of age.
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∙ 13y agoA kid is a person under 18. An adult is a person over 18. At 18 you can vote, join the military, sign contracts, get married. Before that you can't do any of the things above.
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What is the difference between heartwood and juvenile wood?
When the juvenile wood get older and loses its functions it becomes heartwood.
What is Carnal knowledge of a juvenile?
Carnal knowledge of a juvenile typically refers to a legal term used to describe sexual intercourse between an adult and a minor under the age of consent. In some jurisdictions, it may be considered a criminal offense or statutory rape depending on the age difference between the individuals involved.
What is the difference between a delinquent juvenile act and an unruly juvenile act?
DJA is an actual law being violated or broken.
What happens when someone under 18 commits a crime?
A crime is a crime no matter WHAT the age of the person committing it. The only difference between juvenile offenders and adult offenders, is in how they are handled by the court.
What happens if a minor punches her dad?
Then that minor would have assault charges and brought to juvenile detention where they would have to go through juvenile court.
What are the procedural differences between cases of minor theft and those of the large majority of motoring offences?
what is the procedural difference between minor theft and minor motoring offences
What is the difference between a main official and a minor official?
A minor official is shorter than a main official.
What is first offense assault charges on a minor in Missouri?
They would be charged with assault. There is no difference in the laws for juvenile or adult offenders - - only in how they are treated in court.
What is Difference between major and minor games?
The biggest difference between the minor and major games is the skill level of the players. Most major league players started in the minor games. Once they are skilled enough they are drafted into the major games.
What is the difference between college majors and minors?
The difference between a college major and minor is that a major is the main field of study that one is interested in. A minor would be a secondary field of interest, and one can only enroll in a minor after enrolling in a major first.
What is the difference between a minor and a major habitat?
its a habittat that hates me jk
Can a juvenile be sued for defamation against another juvenile?
Pretty much no, a minor cannot be sued.
