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laws for Juveniles

            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 what they have done wrong. It is better than just giving them a long sentence in jail with out helping them to become better. Now many states are setting up stricter standards for the treatment of juvenile offenders. They take less sympathy of the criminal activity on the part of the juvenile . Especially when the offenses are violence or drug related charges. Under some circumstances, many states try a minor over a certain age as an adult in the courts instead of as a minor in a juvenile court. This transfer occurs when the minor has been in serious trouble previously or has committed a violent crime that has caused serious harm to the other person or persons. In a juvenile case the juvenile might be charged with a less punishment than what an adult what get for the some crime and sometimes may depend on the crime. There are many examples that can justify this and a good one would be if a juvenile goes out one day and kills someone. He would not be tried as a juvenile because of how severe the crime was. He was tried as and adult because it is not a minor crime. Most of all the kids that do this are usually charged as adults. But the crime is not murder or something that is really bad then the juvenile would be charged as a minor and not an adult so therefore they would get a lesser sentence.
            


Essays Related to laws for Juveniles

1. When Juveniles Are Charged as Adults

The laws need to be reevaluated, and changed, to ensure that the primary focus regarding juveniles is rehabilitation rather than incarceration. The first juvenile courts were established in 1899, and the idea behind creating the juvenile court was to substitute treat and care for punishment of delinquent youths (Juvenile Law). ... Placing children into adult prisons and jails makes them become more antisocial and can promote future criminal activities (Juvenile Law). ... In the United States, the legal recognized age is eighteen (Juvenile Law). ... The laws that are currently being used t...

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2. Juvenile Sex Offender Registration Laws of Oklahoma

This article answers questions pertaining to the juvenile sex offender registration laws of Oklahoma. ... That would all change in 2001 with the introduction and passing of the sex offender registration law. ... The registry includes fingerprints, photographs, and personal information from forms; this information may or may not be released to law enforcement agencies or to the public before the issued court order. ... The court order must be signed by the juvenile and whoever has custody of the juvenile (either a parent or guardian), unless the juvenile is in the custody of the Office of Ju...

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3. Criminal Justice and Juvenile Rehabilitation

The primary function of the juvenile justice system should be the rehabilitation of the juvenile. ... It is important because it impacts law enforcement, court processes, probation, corrections, community services, and intervention programs. ... Those who complete rehabilitation have a less chance to recidivate and law enforcement can focus on other criminals. Juveniles may also be on probation. ... In addition to poor experiences in facilities, juveniles who are involved in the system may also develop a hatred for juvenile court professionals and law enforcement. ...

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4. California and the Juvenile Crime Initiative

In response to increased juvenile crime, particularly violent crime, several states have enacted new programs and laws that place a greater emphasis on public safety, and imposes tougher sentences for violent juvenile crime. ... It is apparent that many states are fed up with the rising trend in juvenile and gang related violence, and as a result, have established various programs and enacted laws that move away from the rehabilitative era that was developed in the 1960's and 1970's and more towards a punitive system. ... Proposition 21 was represented as a juvenile crime law, but at...

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5. The Juvenile Justice System

Blended sentence provisions were enacted into law along with offense-based criteria and mandatory minimum sentences. ... New laws designated more juveniles as serious offenders, brought more minor offenders into the system, and extended periods of confinement in juvenile correctional facilities. ... By the end of the 1990s, all states had enacted laws to make their juvenile justice systems more punitive or to ease transfer of more juveniles to the criminal justice system and adult prisons. Juvenile legal codes designated larger proportions of juveniles as serious and violent offenders and co...

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6. Ethical Analysis of Juvenile Waivers

The same can be said for the juvenile waiver process in the juvenile court system. ... It wasn't until after 1970 that states began implementing laws making certain cases automatic, or subject to more examination. ... "By the mid-1980s, nearly all states had judicial waiver laws, 20 states had automatic transfer laws, and 7 had prosecutorial discretion laws." ... "[PBS95] The automatic or "statutory exclusion"" waivers are when laws grant criminal courts exclusive jurisdiction over certain classes of cases involving juvenile-age offenders. ... "Prosecutorial discretion or concurrent jur...

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7. Juvenile Violence

"Juvenile Violence" By Gloria Hicks The concept of juvenile justice first emerged in England during the middle ages. ... In 1646 Massachusetts Stubborn Child Law was created, this was colonist first attempt in dealing with problem children. ... The fourth period is known as the Juvenile Rights Period (1960-1980), juveniles were given due process rights. ... Ever since the beginning of the Juvenile Justice System juveniles have been treated with far less punishment regardless of the crime. ... Heck, William P., The School Shooter The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, Sept 0001 v70 i...

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8. Tending to the Needs of Juvenile Offenders

It took a long 30 years to have a juvenile court in every state. ... It consisted of not institutionalizing juveniles for minor offenses, and never incarcerating juveniles with adult offenders. ... The 1990's brought a "crackdown" on the laws dealing with juvenile crime. ... The following clauses were added to the juvenile codes of most states: "Hold juveniles accountable for criminal behavior. ... Impose punishment consistent with the seriousness of the crime" (Juvenile Justice Bulletin Juvenile Justice: A Century of Change 1999). ...

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9. Juveniles And The Law

Juveniles and The Law Although authorities believe juveniles know the difference between right from wrong, authorities try juveniles as though they are adults. The punishment for juvenile misdemeanors is too harsh and the law needs to be changed to lessen the severity of penalties. ... When things do not go right at home or school, teens try to make themselves happy and sometimes that consists of breaking laws and getting in trouble. ... Another thing teens do that is against the law is drinking. ... The juvenile may just get a ticket. ...

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  • Grade Level: High School

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