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		<title>Can I be prosecuted in federal court?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, under a specific federal law called the Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act* juveniles may be charged in federal district court for a variety of offenses. The purpose of the Act is to provide juveniles an opportunity to engage in treatment and rehabilitation. It applies to persons ... ]]></description>
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		<title>What is &#8220;due process&#8221; and does it apply to me?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The phrase &#8220;due process of law&#8221;  is your constitutional right under the 14th Amendment to be notified of any charge filed against you by the government and an opportunity to respond.  Due process applies in both civil and criminal cases.  It also applies to you ... ]]></description>
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		<title>What is Teen Court?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Many jurisdictions around the country have teen courts.  These are voluntary, alternative programs that keep the first-time offender out of juvenile court and from establishing a record.  They are run by either the juvenile court, juvenile probation department or a school district.  Teen Court is ... ]]></description>
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		<title>Do I have to register as a sex offender?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sex offender registration is not limited to adults convicted of sex crimes. Many states require juveniles to register with law enforcement if found delinquent for certain offenses. Laws differ from state to state as well as the length of time you&#8217;re required to remain in ... ]]></description>
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		<title>What are juvenile diversion programs?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have been charged with a minor crime, usually a low misdemeanor or petty offense, you may be eligible for what is called &#8220;diversion&#8221; or a &#8220;deferred judgment.&#8221; This opportunity is common nationwide in both adult and juvenile court. Diversion is not available for felonies. Diversion ... ]]></description>
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		<title>How do I dress for court?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people who have to go to court are nervous about what to expect. Walking into a courtroom is an intimidating experience. The last thing you want is to be called out or even excluded because of something you&#8217;re wearing. Remember that first impressions are ... ]]></description>
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		<title>Can my juvenile record be destroyed?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Does the death penalty apply to teens?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; When Billy was fifteen years old, he and his brother and two friends brutally murdered Billy′s brother-in-law. Billy kicked and shot the victim in the head, slit his throat, and dragged his body, chained to a concrete block, to a river where it remained ... ]]></description>
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		<title>Can I be put in jail?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you′re locked up by the police or because of a court order, against your will and away from  home, you′re most likely in jail. It may be referred to as detention, lock-up, secure care, or some other less harsh term than jail, but your freedom is ... ]]></description>
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		<title>Can I be tried in adult court?</title>
		<link>http://www.askthejudge.info/can-i-be-tried-as-an-adult/121/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Regardless of your age, if the crime is serious, the prosecutor may file charges against you in adult court or ask the juvenile court to transfer you to adult court. All states have a procedure that allows juveniles to be tried as adults. Some states ... ]]></description>
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