Florida law generally provides for the prosecution of juvenile offenders in juvenile courts where rehabilitation and education are emphasized over punishment and retribution, as in adult courts. But over the last several decades, as violent crime has...
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The quick answer is “Yes.” But what is cyberbullying? Unless you understand what conduct constitutes criminal cyberbullying, it is impossible to ensure that your actions conform to the law and refrain from any conduct that would be d...
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Parents of minor children and teens can find it difficult to keep up with activities trending among their kids’ generation. But one activity parents need to know about in Florida is “sexting.” The fact that virtually every youngster has access ...
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The Florida Youthful Offender Statute was a special program created in 1978 to address the population of young Floridians who are too old for the juvenile justice system but whose young age and potential for rehabilitation warrant a special effort to...
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An underage DUI in Florida requires only a 0.02 BAC level, about one single drink. Florida’s legal drinking age is 21 as mandated by federal law. That means Florida law prohibits anyone younger than age 21 to consume any alcohol. And unl...
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Everyone makes mistakes, especially children. They’re still young, growing, and impressionable—they often do not look far enough ahead to understand that their actions have severe consequences that can follow them for the rest of their lives. ...
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Florida law treats any crime of a sexual nature as an extremely serious offense. It may surprise some people that juveniles who are accused of committing sexual offenses face extraordinarily harsh consequences even when they believe the alleged sexua...
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Before turning 18, arrest and delinquency adjudication records are typically kept by the courts and remain there until turning 21. Certain circumstances allow for a juvenile record to be expunged. However, a juvenile record may become part of an adu...
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No one wants to face being arrested and charged with drug offenses, but imagine a college student caught on campus. As young adults come of age and try new things, what seems like an innocent night of fun can ...
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Drug possession charges can derail anyone’s life, and especially so if you are a juvenile. Juvenile drug charges can interrupt your chances of being accepted to college, joining a sports team, or getting a scholarship, as well as create difficulti...
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