Many people assume that the court system is designed to punish people for their actions, and while some sentences can certainly feel like a punishment, the overall goal of criminal sentencing is to prevent someone from re-offending in the future. Sometimes this is accomplished with a jail sentence, while other times the court gets a […]
Minnesota Considering Raising Juvenile Crime Age To 21
A new Minnesota proposal would raise the age of what could be considered a juvenile crime from 18 to 21. Proponents say the proposal is rooted in the science that suggests a person’s brain is not done developing into well into their twenties. “We’re trying to line up what the science tells us and what […]
Juveniles Caught in the Criminal Justice System
The criminal justice system can be rough on anybody, but it can be especially terrifying for juvenile offenders. Although the court system is designed to be a little more lenient for juvenile offenders, many of these children are navigating the system for the first time, and without the help of a criminal defense attorney, they can […]
