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Michael Wechsler
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When a child or a minor commits a crime, he or she enters the criminal justice system. However, the system treats minors differently than adults. Rather than calling the minor a “criminal defendant,” the special term used to describe this young person is a “juvenile delinquent.” The Definition...
Michael Wechsler
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Who is legally considered a juvenile or a "minor" and how does the juvenile court handle crimes committed by minors? What rights does your minor child have if arrested? Definition of a Juvenile or Minor In most states, a person under the age of 18 is considered to be a juvenile or a "minor."...
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