Juvenile Crimes
5 articles on juvenile crimes from Gavel Daily.
How Families Can Challenge a Gang Label Before It Follows a Teen to Court
Florida's new gang membership criteria take effect October 1, 2026. Online posts, being claimed by a gang, and two sightings with known members can now count toward the label. Here is how the label works in juvenile court and how families and defense lawyers can push back.
Can a 14-Year-Old Be Tried as an Adult in Texas?
A 14-year-old charged with murder after a shooting near Westfield High School is at the youngest age at which Texas law allows transfer to adult court. Here's how certification works, what the judge weighs, and what families can do before prosecutors decide.
Juvenile Court vs Adult Court for Maryland Teens Charged With Assault or Gun Offenses
Starting October 1, 2026, many Maryland 16- and 17-year-olds charged with first-degree assault or handgun offenses begin in juvenile court, not adult court. Here is how the two systems differ, how a case can still be moved up or down, and what families should do this week.
How a Child Gets Moved From Adult Court Back to Juvenile Court
When a child's case starts in adult court, a reverse waiver motion may send it back to juvenile court. Wisconsin's Supreme Court is now weighing whether judges must consider a child's age.
In Mississippi, a Gun Doesn't Have to Be Fired, or Even Used, to Send a 13-Year-Old to Adult Court
A new Mississippi law routes children as young as 13 directly into circuit court when a firearm is present during a violent crime. The weapon does not have to be fired or even used. Here is what SB 2710 changes and who it sweeps in.