Buying a fake driver’s license or borrowing your friend’s license may seem fun. You can get into that club you have wanted to go to or buy alcohol for your upcoming party with friends. The fun may abruptly end, however, if law enforcement catches you. Understanding...
Youth Court
Mississippi courts hold fast on juvenile sentencing trend
Juveniles in Mississippi who commit serious crimes are finding themselves facing life in prison despite recommendations from the state Supreme Court. Despite the young age of these offenders, many courts in the state continue to hand down this harsh penalty. This...
When the authorities may take a juvenile into custody
Juvenile justice systems in every state treat youth offenders much differently from adults except regarding serious violent crimes. The DeSoto County Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over cases involving children under 18 years old who are delinquent, neglected, abused...
Youth court as an approach to juvenile delinquency
The youth court system in Mississippi is one new approach for first time and nonviolent teen offenders. According to the US National Gang Center, not only do youth courts repeatedly demonstrate lower recidivism rates compared to juvenile courts, but they also free up...
Do young adults belong in the juvenile justice system?
Distinguishing the age in which a minor officially becomes an adult is a tricky task. While most states in the U.S. consider the age of legal adulthood – the age of majority – 18 years old, in Mississippi, you’re not an adult in the eyes of the law until you turn 21....
What are the causes of juvenile crime?
If your child has been accused of a crime, you may feel confused and heartbroken. How could your son or daughter have ended up in this situation? What taught them that this kind of behavior is okay? Common life experiences among juvenile offenders Psychologists have...
