Juvenile Crimes

Juvenile crime is a significant problem in our society, but what is causing it? There are a number of common issues among juvenile offenders that seem to contribute to the overall statistics. Children today are exposed to extreme media, broken families, poverty, and other problems earlier and more often than their parents were. more »

A criminal case involves a defendant charged with allegedly committing a crime. There are several different types of criminal cases including misdemeanors and felonies. more »

Juvenile crimes can include anything from creating graffiti on a building to rape or murder. No matter what the offense, a youth caught committing a crime will most likely be punished as provided by the state law. Since the penalties for crimes can range from probation to death, it's a good idea to become acquainted with the laws in... more »

A significant portion of juvenile crimes include destruction of property, vandalism and theft. These crimes harm the owners of the stores or property where they occur, as well as creating extra work for the people who have to clean, repair and restock after the crimes have been committed. These specific crimes can also make the areas... more »

Most states in the United States consider a juvenile offender to be anyone who commits a crime and is under the age of 18. Juvenile crime has been studied by psychologists and sociologists who seek to understand its impact, its causes and ways to prevent it. Most courts understand juveniles need to be treated differently from adults... more »