3 Common Juvenile Crimes
Has your child ever done something so harmful to his future or well-being you just want to scream, “What were you thinking?!” Honestly, they may have not been thinking about the outcome at all. Did you know that the prefrontal cortex, a section of your brain that can imagine consequences, help make judgments, and control impulses is not fully developed until the mid-20s? This is frustrating, but it is a reality of our human makeup. Not every child will commit a juvenile crime, but when it happens it can be beyond frustrating as a parent figuring out how to minimize the damage to your child.
Top 3 Common Juvenile Crimes
- Theft/Larceny- These cases typically have to do with shoplifting, stealing other people’s property like a bike, backpack, and even things from another child’s locker. If you’ve ever been to the mall, you may have seen a police car outside escorting a pair of young girls or boys to the vehicle. Sadly, a friend, or other influence can encourage a lot of these crimes.
- Vandalism- Nothing says, “I love you” like carving your name into a bathroom stall next to your crushes at least that is the feeling in some children and teenagers. Though this is typically the milder version of vandalism it may range in tagging, and graffiti to keying a car or slashing tires. These are all possible expressions a child or teenager may use for showing anything from affection to anger and even boredom.
- Alcohol Offenses- Underage drinking is a huge problem for the Kansas area. Purchasing, consuming and in possession of alcohol are all crimes for a juvenile.
Contact your Johnson County and Kansas City Area Attorney
Kansas can be strict on juvenile crime, getting a professional criminal defense attorney will help minimize the damage to your child’s future and help move forward from this event. Paul Morrison has professional experience as a Johnson County District Attorney and Kansas Attorney General and understands guidelines and policies of Kansas’s law. This knowledge is used on behalf of clients. Call Morrison Law Firm, LLC at (913) 780-6666 to schedule a free consultation.
