Nobody wants a mistake from their youth to affect them years or decades down the road, but the fact of the matter is that certain juvenile crimes can affect a number of different aspects of your life long into adulthood. Minnesota recognizes that juveniles shouldn’t be held to the same standard as adults for some […]
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 […]
Raise Awareness during National Youth Violence Prevention Week
Although you might be busy filling out brackets for your annual March Madness pool, it’s important to note that people across the nation are working towards putting an end to a completely different type of madness. Right now, students and teachers are expanding their efforts to combat youth violence by participating in National Youth Violence […]
Can I get into College with a Criminal Record?
Everybody makes mistakes, especially in our early years. Children are often given more responsibilities when they hit their teenage years, and sometimes they make poor decisions. Although it’s important that teens learn from their mistakes, a lapse in judgment shouldn’t cost a child the chance to further their education. Below we provide some tips for […]
St. Paul Plans to Enforce Stricter Gun Laws
The city of St. Paul has taken a step towards cracking down on high-capacity magazines and military-style assault weapons in the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut that claimed the lives of 26 children and adults.
