TL;DR: What to Know If a Juvenile is Arrested for Murder in New Jersey Can Minors Be Tried as Adults? Yes. While New Jersey’s juvenile system generally focuses on rehabilitation and privacy, a juvenile can be tried as an adult for murder. This transfer process is legally known as a…
While adults can gamble in the Garden State, those under 21 could get in major trouble if they try to do so. Underage gambling might not seem like a big deal. But if you’re caught, you might be surprised by how serious the punishments can be. It’s not just a…
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 may lead to the juvenile charges eventually…
