Being arrested as a teenager is a frightening experience. Washington teens and their families often enter into the juvenile justice system with little knowledge of how it actually works. To make matters even worse, many are caught off guard when they find out it is...
Month: January 2022
Gun on school campus leads to teen’s arrest
Washington schools and police take allegations of violence against students very seriously. Recent claims of violence at one Washington high school even led to a teenage student’s arrest. Unfortunately, threats against schools appear to be on the rise, and could...
An understanding of the juvenile justice system
Facing criminal charges is a serious threat to a person’s future regardless of age, but it can be especially intimidating for a minor. Criminal charges, even for someone under the age of 18, can bring penalties that have the potential to alter the course of the...