Once accused of a crime in Arizona, the risk of reoffending climbs for juveniles who lack adequate support and encouragement. Even though a delinquent juvenile may face serious criminal charges, failing to recognize the need for medical treatment and emotional support...
When your teen is charged with assault
Assault charges are very serious and if your teen is facing these allegations, it is vital to carefully go over their options and do everything you can to protect their future. Sometimes, teens face serious repercussions over false allegations or incidents that are...
Property crimes by juveniles decline
Property crimes do not involve the use of force against a victim or the threat thereof. However, they do involve destroying and/or stealing someone else's property. Although people of all ages can commit property crimes, there is a strong association between them and...
What teens need to know about consent
You have educated your child about the consequences of drinking and driving, shoplifting and other common teen offenses. However, a high school romance could cause serious legal trouble if your teen does not understand Arizona laws about consent. RAINN lists these...
More states are raising the age that juveniles get tried as adults
Do minors know wrong from right? Considering that most minors do not have run-ins with the laws, it goes without saying that most minors know how to steer clear of trouble. Even so, there are several others who may be steered into trouble by external influences. When...
What rights do teenagers have?
Teenage children’s rights are not as well-known or understood as adult rights. They are entitled to legal representation and due process just like adults. In some cases, teens are tried as adults too. Yet, teenagers cannot smoke, drink alcohol or vote. What rights do...
Report: Arizona has nation’s 12th highest juvenile arrest rate
No parent wants to get a phone call from police to tell them that their child has been arrested. But those calls are happening frequently here in Prescott Valley and across Arizona. According to data from the federal Department of Justice, our state has the 12th...
Understanding allegations of transmitting underage sexual images
In Arizona and across the U.S., teens are inundated with material that might not be suitable for them at their impressionable age. Peer pressure, not understanding the law and how they can be impacted by long-term consequences by one mistake can cause major problems...
Teen charged with underage drinking and driving after crash
Juveniles in Prescott Valley and throughout Yavapai County can find themselves in legal trouble for a variety of reasons. With law enforcement in the area constantly on the lookout for violations such as underage drinking and driving, it is not uncommon for young...
Arizona teenagers face allegations of vandalism at school
It is unavoidable that Arizona teens will get into mischief. Some of it is harmless. However, there are times when their behavior is against the law and they will face arrest for allegations of having committed juvenile crimes. Although they might not be under the...
