Minors are treated differently from adults because they are considered to be more vulnerable and less capable of making sound decisions due to their lack of life experience and brain development. The legal system aims to protect minors by setting age-specific rules and regulations to safeguard their well-being and guide their behavior until they reach the age of majority.
In Alabama, minors must be at least 18 years old to petition for emancipation. Emancipation is a legal process that allows minors to be treated as adults and make decisions on their own. If a minor is seeking emancipation, they would need to file a petition with the court and demonstrate that they are financially independent and capable of supporting themselves.
Minors can be held liable for trespassing the same way adults can. Parents or guardians may also be held responsible for the actions of minors in some cases. It's important to understand that minors can face legal consequences if they are found trespassing on private property.
Yes, Illinois has a "Romeo and Juliet" law which allows minors close in age to engage in consensual sexual activity without it being considered a crime. However, it is still illegal for adults to have sexual relations with minors under the age of consent, which is typically 17.
Yes, being kicked out of your home may be one of the reasons for seeking emancipation. However, the process and requirements for emancipation vary by state, so it is important to consult with a legal professional to understand the options available to you.
In Louisiana, parents are no longer responsible for minors when they turn 18 years old. Minors in Louisiana can legally leave home at the age of 18 without needing parental consent.
There is no comparison to be made. Juveniles are juveniles and the law says they should be treated differently from adults, regardless of the charge against them.
No, they are still minors.
to what extent should they be treated as adults
No, Minors are at a greater risk.
Yes, New York does have laws in place about adults dating minors. The legal age for a minor is 17 in the state.
they were treated differently then others (americans)
The public perception seems to be that, yes, they do get treated differently.
Yes, but not as completely as if they were adults. Being minors there ARE other constraints imposed on them that are considered lawful.
i noticed that if i have something to sat they just continue on with their coversation. one time i did an experiment and waved at 5 adults and 5 people my age. the adults all used their fingers and kids waved regular. using their whole hand or just raising it.
they were treated very differently... very differently... very very differently... some people had to get whipped... whipped cream
A minor who commits a crime that's illegal to minors but not to adults.
yes they are