Far too often, teens find themselves caught up in the legal system over actions that didn't seem like a big deal at the time. Unforeseen consequences of small pranks, petty theft, public drinking or urination, simple assault, and trespassing can become too overwhelming for somebody without legal exp
Felony Prosecution: Your Legal Rights
โ Scribed by Pete Schauer
- Book ID
- 110708524
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- en-US
- Weight
- 3 MB
- Series
- Know Your Rights
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781477780275
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โฆ Synopsis
Committing a felony at a young age can set a young adult back in many ways, including personal relationships, education, and career path. With guidance from the right people, it is possible to recover from a felony conviction. This volume provides practical information about juvenile felonies, starting with what constitutes a felony, how felonies are tried in court, and how felony prosecution can affect someone's life. Readers will learn what to do if they're arrested, how to select an attorney, the steps of the often complicated legal system, and tips for staying out of trouble in the first place.
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The U.S. Department of Justice reports that over 1.5 million people under the age of eighteen are arrested in the United States annually. A select few of these young people may have the education or familial resources to navigate the juvenile justice system and avoid detention, but the majority do n