Youthful Offenders
Youthful Offenders usually refers to violation of a law by a juvenile. The legal term “juvenile delinquents” is also the same as “youthful offenders”, it was established so that young lawbreakers could avoid the disgrace of being classified in legal records. Juvenile delinquents are minors usually between age 10 and 18, they are sent to juvenile courts and their proceedings are different from Adult Criminal Proceedings in many ways.
History
In the 19th century, Criminal Courts tried youth and adults. The juvenile delinquency code and juvenile courts created a proposal in Massachusetts in 1906. Before this code, no complete law existed. Children charged with the same crime, were treated the same as other defendant, unless if they were under
History
In the 19th century, Criminal Courts tried youth and adults. The juvenile delinquency code and juvenile courts created a proposal in Massachusetts in 1906. Before this code, no complete law existed. Children charged with the same crime, were treated the same as other defendant, unless if they were under