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…
Illicit drugs such as marijuana, meth, cocaine, LSD, heroin, etc., are illegal to possess at any age. Anyone caught with them can face serious punishment. However, New Jersey law does allow the courts to deal differently with juvenile offenders (those charged before their 18th birthday) than with adults. Rather than…
