Texas Juvenile Law Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
What can be done with a Juvenile who commits an offense | Detain up to 6 hours, Take to parents, Take to school, refer to justice system, write citation, 1st offender program |
Maximum time Juvenile can be sentenced | 40 years |
When is a statement by a child NOT admissable | During detention hearing |
Primary purpose of investigation when dealing with incidents involving children | Protection of the child |
Interfering with CPS investigation is a . . . | Misdemeanor B |
Color for Krypts | Blue |
Color for Bloods | Red |
Why do gangs use grafiti | mark territory, deface others grafiti, challenge others |
Most common gang crime | Drugs |
Most effective way for police to deal with gangs | Enforce the law |
Juvenile justice code enforces against | Delinquency, Conduct in need of supervision, Designed to protect and rehabilitate |
What police officer does when investigating runaway | Make a report, notify parents |
Delinquent conduct could also include a MC if charged with | Contempt of court |
Juvenile court can defer for _____ days and then ______ the charges | 90, dismiss |
What must happen if a child is put in a non-approved detention facility | Must be released immediately |
Who must you tell if you are taking a child into custody | Parents |
Definition of a child for custody purposes | 10 to 16, includes 17 if crime committed before 17 |
Status Offender | A child who commits an act that would NOT be a crime as an adult |
Non Offender | Juvenile that is a victim or witness or involved in custody battle |
Custodian | Adult that the child resides with is the. . . |
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