A juvenile is usually defined as a minor under a certain age who has committed an act that would be a crime if done by an adult. Juvenile courts are usually handled much differently than an adult case would be. Depending on why the juvenile did the crime, if they have been abused, neglected or mistreated the child can go into governments hands and be in better hands than they were in so that they can be taken care of. The main reason for a juvenile is to rehabilitate so that they do not do it again and can learn form