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TL;DR Age Matters: Minors 14+ may be tried as adults for murder. Legal Process: Arrest, detention hearing (within 24 hours), and possible transfer to adult court. Penalties: Juvenile Court – Focus on rehabilitation, possible detention until a certain age. Adult Court – Minimum 30 years without p
Most parents are shocked to learn that their child has been charged with juvenile crimes. Fortunately, in New Jersey, the state would rather help a child on the wrong side of the law than punish him or her. Juvenile cases in New Jersey involve alleged offenders under 18 years old....
When you think about how immature you were when you were 15, it is probably either funny or embarrassing. Think about what your plans for the future were when you were 15, if you had any, compared to what you are doing now. Even if you knew back then that...
When the New Jersey courts address juvenile criminal offenses, the goals are rehabilitation and development of children as productive and responsible citizens. When warranted, the court may offer a first-time offender a second chance through a deferred disposition. This is specialized probation that
Juveniles under the age of 18 can be prosecuted as sex offenders in New Jersey. If a juvenile is convicted of any type of sex crime, they can legally be charged and tried as an adult. While juvenile defense lawyers are often able to argue for reduced sentencing on account...
