Different types of Laws
You're under 18 - there are certain laws that apply to you, but they don't apply to adults. What are some examples?
Think about things adults can do that kids can't.
These are called status offenses - they are illegal for people of a certain status (Age is a common "status" considered by the law).
friends are bad because
they get you into bad crowds
drugs are bad because
they make your life miserable
shoplifting is bad because
it makes costs go up
laws that make you go to prison are
felonies
when you have bad friends
you have bad acquaintances
marijuana kills developing brains
true
shoplifting little items is
misdemeanor
laws that make kids be tried as adults are
waivable offenses
if you help a friend do something bad
you are committing crime too
drugs can be mixed together
true
shoplifting expensive items is
felony