The general answer to the question of Louisiana police questioning a minor about criminal activity is yes, but this is a qualified yes. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that police should always take into consideration the age of the questioned subject regardless of...
President Joe Biden issued an executive order for reforming the criminal justice system in the U.S. This is one of the first steps in repairing a system that needs significant improvement. Juvenile activists are trying to remain hopeful about the executive order but...
The focus in juvenile court has always been on rehabilitation. That's one reason the practice of indeterminate sentencing in those courts has become controversial. This kind of sentence only ends when the judge is satisfied that the young person has changed. If not,...
“We learn from our mistakes” – this is a common theme in the lives of most Louisiana residents, but it is especially true for children and teenagers. There is no denying that young people push their limits and see what is and is not acceptable. It is just human...
Is your child facing juvenile delinquency charges? If so, then you’re probably worried about a lot of things. You’re probably concerned about getting your kid out of detention or preventing him or her from going to detention, and you’ve probably got broader concerns...
Juvenile crimes are common in Louisiana. While it is not a positive if people under the age of 18 commit crimes, it does present a certain level of opportunity to get them on the right track with the proper steps. In some cases, they are not even involved in the...
Underage drinking and engaging in some drug use, like smoking marijuana, may be considered as rites of passage for Louisiana teenagers or minor indiscretions. But these are real-world crimes which can lead to an underage drinking or drug possession prosecution and...
If your child has been charged with a criminal offense, then you might be worried sick about how the outcome of that charge will affect his or her future. Although juvenile delinquency matters are quite serious, and some offenses committed as a child can even involve...
Whether you have one or more children, you've likely experienced the joys and excitement of parenting. You probably already know, however, that parenting is no easy task. If you are one of many moms or dads in Louisiana whose child has been in trouble with the law,...
Today most parents provide their teens with smart phones with the best of intentions. However, these camera-equipped devices - along with a dose of adolescent hormones - can land them in hot water if they send nude or provocative photos to boyfriends or...
