Legal Consequences
This type of record can follow you when applying for jobs or colleges if you commit certain crimes as a minor.
What is a juvenile record?
Getting in legal trouble can damage this—how others think of you.
What is your image or reputation?
Court fees, lawyer fees, and fines can cause this kind of stress for families.
What is financial stress?
Students who break major school rules may face this type of removal from class for several days.
What is suspension?
This type of check—often done by colleges and employers—can reveal past illegal actions.
what is Background check?
Getting caught shoplifting can lead to this financial penalty you must pay to the court.
What is a fine.?
Friends may distance themselves because of guilt by this kind of “close relationship.”
What is guilty by association?
Vandalism can lead to having to pay this cost for damage repaired.
What is restituition?
Bringing illegal substances to school can result in this permanent form of removal.
What is expulsion?
Losing trust and opportunities can negatively impact this long-term vision of your life.
What is your future?
Instead of jail time, many first-time offenders receive this court-ordered service to give back to the community.
What is community service?
Teens who break laws may lose trust from these two important groups in their lives.
What is Parents or teachers?
Teens caught doing illegal actions may lose eligibility for these small checks some students earn for jobs.
What is work or job income?
Many schools require students to sign this agreement promising to follow rules
What is code of conduct?
Some illegal actions restrict your ability to travel internationally because you need this document.
What is a passport?
Serious illegal actions can result in this long-term loss of personal freedom
What is Jail time or incarceration time?
Getting expelled due to illegal behavior can impact these future opportunities.
What are college and career opportunities?
If illegal actions damage someone’s property, the court may order this type of payment to the victim.
What is compensation?
Getting caught in illegal activity can cause you to lose eligibility for these school activities.
What are sports or extracurriculars?
Being involved with illegal actions can increase this mental burden caused by stress and regret.
What is anxiety or mental strain?
This court-ordered supervision requires you to follow strict rules and check in regularly with an officer.
What is probation?
Public records of crimes can hurt your chances of joining clubs, teams, or these peer-selected student groups.
What are leadership positions (like SGA, NHS, clubs)
A criminal record can make it harder to get these opportunities that help pay for college.
What is scholarships?
Schools may involve these employees who enforce the law when crimes happen on campus.
Criminal behavior can limit your ability to get apartments because landlords often run this.
What is a rental background check?