Juvenile Justice

Florida Law Governing Juvenile Bullies who Behave Criminally

Florida Law Governing Juvenile Bullies who Behave Criminally

In recent years, the media has devoted a great deal of attention to the subject of bullying. Research indicates that bullying can have a devastating...

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Parents: Don’t Let a Battery Charge Ruin Your Kid’s Future

Parents: Don’t Let a Battery Charge Ruin Your Kid’s Future

On September 20, 2013 a fight broke out between two eighth graders that attend Palmer High School. A 13-year-old was charged with assault and battery after allegedly choking a...

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U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Affects Juveniles Sentenced in Florida

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Affects Juveniles Sentenced in Florida

Last week was an eventful one for the United States Supreme Court. The justices tackled immigration, healthcare and declined to revisit its ruling in Citizens United....

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New Youth Program Aims At Reducing Arrests

New Youth Program Aims At Reducing Arrests

Orange and Osceola counties have enacted new regulations concerning first-time juvenile offenders. Many non-violent offenses now will be subjected to a civil fine for their...

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Florida Law Governing Juvenile Bullies who Behave Criminally
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