Juevenile Justice

Question 1

PINS

Answer 1

Persons In Need of Supervision

courts, family or schools can request this for a child

Question 2

1978 New York Juvenile Crime Law

Answer 2

prosecute juveniles who were habitual offenders of violent crimes as adults.
Under 7- not capable of committing crime
Under 16- not culpable of committing crime except
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Question 3

M R B A R K S M A

Answer 3

Murder 
Robbery 
Burglary
Assault 
Rape
Kidnaping 
Sodomy
Manslaughter
Arson

Question 4

Status Offender

Answer 4

a youth who commits a crime that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult

Question 5

Youthful Offender

Answer 5

Tried as an adult but sentenced as a juvenile

Question 6

In Loco Parentis

Answer 6

in place of the parent

Question 7

Parens Patriae

Answer 7

courts protect the interest of the child

Question 8

Willie Bosket

Answer 8

crimes committed while he was still a minor led to a change in NYS Law so that juveniles as young as 13 could be tried as an adult for murder and would face the same penalties

Question 9

Recidivist

Answer 9

a convicted criminal who repeats their offenses

Question 10

Rehabilitation

Answer 10

restoring someone to normal life through training and therapy after incarceration

Question 11

Arrest Process

Answer 11

1. arrest- parents notified, miranda rights read
2. Intake- court officials decide if complaint should be referred to family court
3. Adjudication- hearing
4. Disposition- Sentencing