It is no secret that sometimes children act foolishly without considering the potential consequences they might be facing. Even the most innocent of behaviors can be seen as violent and lead to criminal charges.For instance, according to a recent report, a 14-year-old...
Juvenile Crimes
Virginia teens facing charges after alleged Newport News burglary
When a teenager is charged and subsequently convicted of a juvenile crime, the consequences can be severe. Many claim that the point of such juvenile justice is to get the youth back on track and on their way to becoming a productive member of society.According to a...
Teen charged with murder after stabbing incident
Teenagers facing criminal charges may not have any clue as to what lies ahead. There are a number of steps involved in handling the case of a child or teen under the age of 18. One Virginia teen is about to get an in-depth look into the juvenile crime court process...
How does the juvenile court process work?
Virginia teens facing criminal charges may not know what to expect when it comes to the court system. There are some basic steps that young people can expect if they are in trouble with the law.To begin with, the court will be notified when the police have apprehended...
We fight ardently for juveniles facing criminal allegations
Our blog post a few weeks ago touched on some of the differences between the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems. Though individuals facing allegations of wrongdoing potentially face serious penalties and long-term consequences regardless of the system in...
The juvenile law system is very different from the adult system
Children who are charged with a crime are treated differently from adults in the judicial system. In juvenile courts, the main goal is to rehabilitate young people to ensure that they become productive adult members of society. Adult criminal courts are more focused...
Norfolk teen charged after alleged sexual assault
When a young person is charged with a crime, it can dramatically alter the course of their life. Juvenile crime can result in serious penalties. If convicted of a more serious charge, such as sexual assault or homicide, a teenager may have to deal with the...
Minors buying alcohol more likely to face penalties than stores
Drinking alcohol has become more and more common amongst children and teenagers in the United States. The law says that no one under the age of 21 can buy or possess alcohol; yet underage drinking seems to be everywhere. If a minor is caught buying alcohol, both he...
Juvenile crime in Virginia
When a young person is accused of breaking the law, that young person may be facing consequences that affect their whole future. When numerous juveniles in an area are accused of committing crimes, the community can be greatly affected.The commonwealth of Virginia...
Facts about alcohol and underage drinking in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth and throughout the state, there are concerns about teens and the dangers surrounding minor consumption of alcohol. Teens are often caught in instances of underage drinking. There can be numerous reason for this from peer pressure to simply wanting to...