Juvenile Court

My Child Was Arrested Having a child arrested for a crime can be a terrifying experience for both the parent and their child. Knowing how the juvenile system works, you will be more prepared to navigate the process and reach the best possible disposition for your child. This article not only introduces the reader to […]

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Criminal Justice Systems

Each state has its criminal justice system made up of legislative bodies that enact criminal laws and the policing agencies that enforce them. The same is true for the federal criminal justice system. Federal Department of Justice The Department of Justice leads the federal justice system. The federal justice system has jurisdiction over crimes involving […]

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Sexting To A Minor

Sexting is the digital sharing and receiving of sexually explicit messages or texts called sexts. Sexts can be nude selfies, obscene images, instant messages, memes, gifs, or other lewd and sexually charged content sent as instant messages on popular online apps. Consenting Adults In most states, sexting between consenting adults is legal so long as […]

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Vandalism

This article covers how juvenile courts treat vandalism crimes, including the types and severity of vandalism, the legal proof required to convict, and the range of penalties for those convicted. We will also look at “graffiti” as a form of vandalism, its history as an expression of social speech, and how prosecutors use their discretionary […]

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Child Pornography

Before 1982, some criminal defense lawyers argued that child pornography should be considered a form of protected speech and cited the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Notwithstanding, federal and state courts have consistently concluded that child pornography is not protected speech or a form of artistic expression. Recent History Of Child Pornography Law […]

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Expungement Of Criminal Record

Due to today’s search technology, nearly anyone has informational access to other people’s lives, including whether someone has a criminal record. According to the American Progress for Justice, over 70 million Americans have a criminal record that can come- up on background checks. Criminal Records are Publicly Accessible Purpose of Expungement The primary purpose of expunging […]

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Child Molestation

This article covers the legal and personal dimensions of being charged with the crime of child molestation, what prison life is like for child abuse offenders, and the post-prison sexual predator public reporting requirements mandated by both the state and federal governments. We also examine the extremely destructive personal, emotional, and psychological damages of child […]

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The Law of Theft

There are two major types of theft: Theft by fraud, such as embezzlement and tax evasion. Theft through a physical act of force, threat of force, or by stealth. This article covers the second type of theft. It includes crimes such as shoplifting, picking a person’s pocket, hijacking a car, robbery, and burglary. This article […]

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