Thomas A. Jacobs
A Teenager's Guide to Juvenile Court
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(AsktheJudge.info Oct. 26, 2010)
In his new eBook, A Teenager’s Guide to Juvenile Court, Judge Tom Jacobs answers the common questions that repeatedly arise when a teen ends up in trouble with the law and has to go to court. Juvenile delinquency issues are addressed in this concise guide to the juvenile justice system. Judge Tom has taken his 23 years experience as a juvenile court judge and shared the most essential information teens and parents should know before appearing in juvenile court. Being cited, arrested, charged and/or going to court is an extremely intimidating and nerve-wracking experience for most teens and parents. Judge Tom clearly and plainly explains the juvenile court process in a step by step guide to help put the reader at ease covering everything from interrogation of a minor to being held in detention to trial and having a juvenile record expunged.
The following headings in this eBook address the subject matters that are covered:
Terminology
Jurisdiction
Police Investigation
Pre-Petition Hearing
Petition for Delinquency
Status Offenses and Diversion
Teen Court
Advisory Hearing
Trial
Victim’s Bill of Rights
Disposition Hearing
Violation of Probation
Appeal
Transfer or Waiver
Juvenile Records
Restoration of Civil Rights
Dos and Dont’s for Appearing in Court
Glossary
Resources – Help and Hotlines
Judge Tom Jacobs is the author of several books written for lawyers and judges as well as teens and parents including his recently published Teen Cyberbullying Investigated which was featured on the Dr. Phil show. He also is the creator and moderator of the popular teen law website AsktheJudge.info.
The following headings in this eBook address the subject matters that are covered:
Terminology
Jurisdiction
Police Investigation
Pre-Petition Hearing
Petition for Delinquency
Status Offenses and Diversion
Teen Court
Advisory Hearing
Trial
Victim’s Bill of Rights
Disposition Hearing
Violation of Probation
Appeal
Transfer or Waiver
Juvenile Records
Restoration of Civil Rights
Dos and Dont’s for Appearing in Court
Glossary
Resources – Help and Hotlines
Judge Tom Jacobs is the author of several books written for lawyers and judges as well as teens and parents including his recently published Teen Cyberbullying Investigated which was featured on the Dr. Phil show. He also is the creator and moderator of the popular teen law website AsktheJudge.info.
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