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Breaking the law does not have any age limit. Say, for young offenders, they may be innocent/ignorant of the law or driven by peer pressure.
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What are some examples of delinquent act?
Examples of delinquent acts include theft, vandalism, drug abuse, underage drinking, truancy, and assault. These are behaviors that are considered illegal for juveniles due to their age.
What does a prosecutor have to prove to get a juvenile into criminal court?
That you committed the offense with which you were charged. This is dependent upon what you mean by criminal court. If you mean adult court then you're talking about having a juvenile case transferred to adult court. Fr a prosecutor to do this he has to petition to the juvenile judge that this case should be transferred to adult court, either because of the severity of the charges or because of the frequency at which the juvenile continues to commit delinquent acts. For a prosecutor to prosecute the case into juvenile court there must be enough evidence to show probable cause that the juvenile committed a delinquent act (delinquent acts range from crimes - misdemeanors or felonies - to acts that can only be committed by juveniles, such as truancy and runaway behavior.
If you commit a crime at 16 are you a juvenile delinquent or a felon?
If you commit a crime at 16, you would generally be considered a juvenile delinquent rather than a felon. The distinction between a juvenile delinquent and a felon varies by jurisdiction, but typically, juveniles are subject to different legal procedures and sentencing than adults. However, depending on the severity of the crime and local laws, a 16-year-old may be charged as an adult in some cases.
Do juveniles who commit crimes have more or fewer rights than adults?
Juvenile because juveniles aren't charged as badly as adults.
How can juveniles prevent themselves from being tried as adults?
The best way is to not commit a crime.
At what age can a teenager be tried as an adult?
This is generally understood to be 18 years of age, but the courts CAN and do, have the authority, in the case of certain heinous offenses committed by juveniles, to try them and sentence them as adults.
Do you believe that heavy and rap music can cause juveniles to commit crimes?
Absolutely. Songs can influence teenagers about what to do.
Should juveniles who commit crimes can be rehabilitated and given another chance?
It's a good sounding theory and a desirable one.
What acts did Hilter commit?
He committed crimes against humanity and acts of genocide.
What is the education program focused on in juvenile delinquent training schools?
Training schools provide excellent education for juveniles. Most training schools help juveniles get the education they need, while providing them with correction and discipline. They are all private schools, so the education is very high-class.
What acts did Adolf Hilter commit?
He committed crimes against humanity and acts of genocide.
What do you call one who commit heinous acts?
A person who commits heinous acts is often referred to as a criminal, wrongdoer, or offender.
