J Justice

Selling drugs at school.

• Delinquent

• Unruly

Not considered a crime for an adult

• A

• B

• C

Consequences can be as mild as release to parent or more significant like boot camp

• A

• B

• C

The juvenile justice system in Georgia exists to address alleged criminal conduct by persons who are 17 years of age or younger. Which of the following people below is considered a juvenile in Georgia?

• Chris turned 18 years old a week ago

• Josephine will turn 18 years old tomorrow

• Michelle is 17 years old

• Bill will turn 17 years old next week

Mike is 15 years old. Mike is taken into custody but due to the seriousness of his crime, not allowed to make a call.

• rights have been violated

• rights have NOT been violated

Amarion is 16 years old. Amarion’s name was announced on the local news to inform the community of the threat he posed to society.

• rights have been violated

• rights have NOT been violated

Possible Consequences Include: Probation and placement in the custody of Department of Juvenile Justice

• A

• B

• C

Heather is considered a juvenile. Heather was given the opportunity to have her parents present when being questioned by the police.

• rights have been violated

• rights have NOT been violated

Wrongdoing occurred

• A

• B

• C

Shoplifting at the local convenience store.

• Delinquent

• Unruly