Posts Tagged ‘juvenile rights’

Believe it or not, this is true. The percentage of eligible teenagers and twenty-somethings putting off getting their driver’s license has increased. A number of factors account for this trend including the requirements of graduated driver’s licenses that have been implemented in many states. Some teens consider the …

Apparently to some the answer is “yes.” To those who equivocate, it’s “maybe” or “it depends.” To a growing number of people, the answer is “absolutely not.” This is reminiscent of the aftermath of Columbine in 1999 when schools across the country banned the wearing …

Many states have passed new laws affecting teens that went into effect around January 1, 2012. We highlight ten of the new laws below. 1. No fake n’ bake allowed for west coast kids. California becomes the first state to completely ban minors from using ultraviolet tanning …

A decision was made in December, 2011 by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prohibit over the counter sales of Plan B (aka the morning after pill) to teens younger than 17 years old. In other words, the pill will be kept behind …

The phrase “due process of law”  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 …

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’re wearing. Remember that first impressions are …