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If you have a child involved with the juvenile justice system, you may worry about his or her future regarding crimes committed by minors; Mississippi aims to help teens become productive, law-abiding members of society. By implementing evidence-based strategies and...
Shoplifting, a seemingly harmless act to some, can have significant consequences, especially for young individuals in Mississippi. The legal system takes a firm stance on theft-related offenses. Understanding the severity of shoplifting charges is important for both...
Facing the legal system after a child's arrest can be daunting for any family. In Mississippi, the youth court handles cases involving minors. Understanding what to expect during this process can help families navigate juvenile legal matters. Initial court appearance...
Facing a child's arrest is a stressful event for any parent, and it becomes particularly challenging when that arrest is for a repeated offense, like driving under the influence. In Mississippi, the law treats repeat DUI offenses seriously, with consequences...
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reported a 56% national increase in vehicle thefts with keys in the vehicle. Auto theft is a serious crime, and if the Mississippi police arrest your teenager for this offense, it can have severe repercussions on their life. These...
Being the subject of a police interrogation can be scary for anyone, but minors in particular might not stand up well under questioning. In fact, young people run a greater risk than adults of confessing to a crime that they did not commit. According to Psychology...
Having a child deal with a juvenile crime charge can be very difficult for you. Understandably, you may have many questions about what will happen. One of them may involve where in Mississippi your child will have to face an adjudication hearing for a criminal act....
If the teenagers in your family are like most young Americans, they spend much of their lives on connected devices. Indeed, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the average teen in the U.S. is online for roughly nine hours every single...
In the State of Mississippi, a person must be at least 10 years old before entering the adjudication system. Juvenile court representatives usually refer the child to social services or community-based agencies that help the child learn from their mistakes. Factors...
Juvenile charges are hard to navigate, especially when courts try to decide whether a minor should receive judgment as an adult. In a situation involving adults and minors together, there is even more to navigate. Magnolia State Live reports on a series of arrests...
