Juveniles and Types of Crimes NCSCOS 6.08

Juvenile Under 18, considered a juvenile Juvenile Delinquents: juveniles who commit crimes

Juveniles Primary goal of the juvenile system: to rehabilitate –We want to correct their behavior, rather than punish them

Juvenile Neglect Cases If juveniles are neglected by their caregivers, the court can place them elsewhere

Steps in a Juvenile Case 1) Diversion or detention –When a juvenile is arrested, they can be put in a detention center or special program

Steps in a Juvenile Cases 2) Trial –Preliminary hearing Decide if the evidence supports the charges Juveniles and their caregivers meet with their lawyer, judge, and police officer who made the arrest, and a probation officer

Steps in a Juvenile Case There is no jury Both sides can call witnesses and can cross-examine Their cases are kept secret and may be erased when they become older

Steps in a Juvenile Case Judge sentences them –He can send them home or place in a special program

Juveniles and the Court 1967, Gault vs. Arizona: Court sets up juvenile rules 1) Guardians are notified as soon as possible 2) They must be notified of the charges against them 3) They have the right to attorney and to remain silent

Types of Crimes Crimes against people Crimes against property Victimless Crimes Crimes like murder, manslaughter, assault, rape, or kidnapping *Burglary, robbery, theft—all of these are larceny (taking property unlawfully) *Vandalism (destruction of property) and fraud (taking property dishonestly) *Crimes against property are the most common Things like gambling or drug use