Juvenile Offenses

Watching your child grapple with the legal repercussions of criminal activity can cause angst. You might feel overwhelming sadness when you think about the path your child is on and how drastically it may differ from the potential you recognize as a parent. Despite...

When your child faces a criminal charge in Illinois, you may wonder whether the state might have the right to charge him or her as an adult. Adult criminal charges typically have harsher penalties than those associated with juvenile offenses. Per the Illinois State...

Even though juvenile delinquents may come across as tough and unafraid, ending up in a detention facility may impact them more than you realize. Feelings of isolation, loneliness, guilt, anger and hopelessness may trigger mental illness. If you have a loved one living...

Instances of crimes committed by juveniles include a variety of acts, from petty theft to more serious burglaries and drug crimes. Maryville University reports that while the number of juveniles incarcerated dropped nearly 60% over the past decade, instances of...

Keeping tabs on the children in your family may seem to be more challenging than ever. After all, your kids likely have access to smartphones, tablets, computers, gaming systems and other electronic devices. If your son or daughter uses one of these devices to bully...

An Illinois juvenile may face a different justice system than an adult. Called a delinquent minor instead of a criminal, the courts place greater importance on rehabilitation as opposed to punishment. If your child faces charges, there are important facts you should...

While confusion and frustration may accompany the news that your child will face charges for delinquent behavior in Illinois, there was most likely an underlying issue that influenced his or her behavior. Your understanding of the risk factors associated with a...

In Illinois, the laws governing gun purchase, possession and storage also include special provisions relating to people 17 years of age or younger. These laws include the manner in which firearms should be stored by adults who own them in an effort to keep young...

East St. Louis teens are prone to getting into disagreements. While this often results in little more than a verbal back and forth, it can sometimes become violent. Not all alternations reach the level where someone is injured and an arrest is made, but some do get...