Category: Juvenile Crimes

Key Takeaways The Arizona drinking age is 21 years old. Anyone found guilty of using alcohol before the age of 21 can be charged

Executive Summary Assault charges for a minor are handled by the juvenile justice system, which focuses on rehabilitation to prevent further delinquency. Non-aggravated juvenile

Introduction Juvenile offenders are typically sent to juvenile court for the crimes they commit. Society sees a juvenile as a child who has not

Introduction A ward of the state is usually a minor who has no parents and lives under protective custody of the state. In court,

Introduction When minors commit crimes in Arizona, they are subject to the laws of juvenile court. These laws are similar to those in the

Introduction Arizona law provides for a simplified juvenile court system that often delivers less severe sentences than adult criminal court. While it’s a little