Main idea
True oe False: Laws are NOT different for adults and juveniles
False
3rd amendment
prevents the government from forcing people to shelter soldiers in their homes
7th amendment
the right to a trialby jury or civil courts
Crime:
any behavior that is illeagal because governments think it is harmful to society
Juvenile:
young person, some states- under 16, mot stae- under 18
True or False: There are separate civil and criminal laws and courts
True
10th amendent
gives powers not granted to the US governent to the states or people
9th amendment
acnowledges that citizens have rights that are not listed in the constitution
2 basic categories of law:
civil and criminal
Juvenile deliquent
young person found guilty of breaking the law
1st amendment
Guarantees citizens the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and pentiton
2nd amendmet
gives people the right to bear arms (GUNS)
What does civil law refer to
groups of laws refering to diputes between people
Criminal law
refer to the groups of laws that defines what acts are crimes and describe how a person accused of crime should be tried in court and also punished
Causes of Juvenile Crime
poor home conditions, gang membership, peer presure, dropping out of school, drugs ad alcohol
8th amendment
prohibits unreasoable bail, fines, and cruel or unusal punishent
4th amendment
prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures of personal property
What does civil right settle
a wide range of personal issues
Examples of Criminal Law
Instead of trials what is held
hearings
5th amendment
guarantee people the right to a fair trial and protetion from testifying ones self under oath
6th amendment
the right to a speedy trial
What are some Examples of civil law
Cotract disputes, divorce proceedings, and property boundries
What is Criminal law intented to do
protect society as a whole
During a hearng who all is aloud the the court room
the juvenile, the parents, and whoever else is involved