Anyone who has paid attention to the news in recent years knows that crime among teenagers and adolescents is an ongoing problem in Seattle and other areas across Washington. Unfortunately, when a juvenile is arrested and charged with a criminal offense, his or her...
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Juvenile crime in Washington surged in 2023
Many people participate in some form of rebellious behavior as they go through adolescence. While most of this behavior is harmless, sometimes it can go a little too far and lead to regrettable actions. Juvenile crime is a concerning and ongoing problem in Washington....
Women facing theft charges
Not that long ago, shoplifting was not generally regarded as a serious offense. These days, those in Washington convicted of theft can face harsh penalties and have their lives drastically and permanently impacted. Recently, four women in Bellevue were arrested and...
2 could face charges after police chase
When someone in Washington is arrested and charged with a criminal offense, they are presumed innocent unless and until it is proven they are guilty. Unfortunately, just being arrested and accused of a crime can potentially throw an innocent person's life upside down....
Is truancy a gateway crime in the juvenile justice system?
The Washington legal system often deals with issues surrounding unauthorized absenteeism from school. Students are required to be present in school every day that school is in session, unless they have a valid reason for not being there. Being away from school without...
Can police question minors in the absence of parents?
The juvenile justice system operates in Washington to adjudicate cases where people under age 18 face accusations for committing crimes. Just as they do with adults, police officers often interrogate minors. In January of this year, however, a new law requires police...
Can police question minors in the absence of parents?
The juvenile justice system operates in Washington to adjudicate cases where people under age 18 face accusations for committing crimes. Just as they do with adults, police officers often interrogate minors. In January of this year, however, a new law requires police...
King County juvenile offenses are on the rise
Juveniles are known for gravitating toward rebellious behavior. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead them to participate in activities that are not legal. In recent years, crime among the juvenile population in Washington has continued to increase. Officials across...
3 strategies to prevent recidivism in juveniles
In Washington, and throughout the country, the juvenile justice system is rehabilitative as opposed to punitive. This means that, if your son or daughter gets in trouble with the law, the central focus of the adjudication process that follows is not to punish your...
Juvenile justice reform efforts in King County
Adolescence is not only a time of change, but it is a time of rebellion for many kids. Crime among juveniles has been a decades-long problem in America. Washington has not been immune to this problem. Many people think the criminal justice system in the United States...

