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Q: What is the term applied to a juvenile action or conduct in violation of criminal law?
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What is delinquent conduct?

It is defined by the Juvenile Justice Code as conduct, other than a traffic offense, which violates a penal law of the state of Texas and is punishable by imprisonment or by confinement in jail; or a violation of a reasonable and lawful order which was entered by a juvenile court. In general, juvenile delinquency under Texas law results from either violation of the Texas Penal Code or violation of conditions of probation.


Who conduct trials for offenders under the age 17?

The Juvenile Division of the criminal courts.


Is disorderly conduct a probation violation?

Misdemeanor. But as easy and lenient as it probably was, it does not show up well on your record that you violated it.


Is door- bell- diching against the law?

Technically yes. It can be called disorderly conduct, trespassing, harassment, criminal mischief, curfew violation, aggravated menacing, domestic violence, etc...the cops have lots of ways to classify your behavior as criminal.


What is the difference between criminal acts and criminal conduct?

There is none. Your actions and your conduct mean the same thing.


Criminal conduct that qualifies for criminal punishment is the definition of?

c) criminal liability


Is a Disorderly conduct infraction on your criminal record?

Disorderly Conduct is a misdemeanor criminal offense. Yes, it will appear on your record.


Where can I conduct a criminal record search?

To conduct a criminal record search you can contact your local police department...they sometimes can help. if not there please try the following website..www.makeuseof.com/.../how-to-conduct-a-free-criminal-background...


Legal reasons for being barred?

Some common legal reasons for being barred from a place include violating a court order, engaging in criminal activity on the premises, creating a safety risk for others, or trespassing. Each jurisdiction and organization may have their own specific reasons for barring someone.


Does an ordinance violation of nonviolent disorderly conduct show up on a background check?

No.


Explain why some conduct is considered unlawful?

Simple. If the conduct is contrary to, or in violation of, the laws promulgated by the legislature then those actions are unlawful.


A brief introduction the criminal justice?

Criminal justice is an ideal of a system that can properly deal with activity in violation of criminal law. Generally a class introducing criminal justice will walk you through the agencies which carry out criminal justice. The main 3 are the police (which enforce the law and investigate crimes), the criminal courts (which conduct fair trials and sentence those found guilty in accordance with the law) and the correctional agencies (which carry out those sentences humanely and aim to safely reintroduce convicts into society).