Understanding Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law and Juvenile Crimes
The juvenile criminal system is very different from adult court. Juveniles are not eligible to post bail and do not have the right to a jury trial. Juvenile crimes are also known as juvenile delinquency, and children can be referred to juvenile court for issues ranging from school truancy (skipping school), underage alcohol consumption or possession, shoplifting, drug use, sexual misconduct, and assault and battery, to name a few.