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Differences Between Juvenile and Adult Court in New Jersey

By Lependorf & Silverstein

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There are many differences between juvenile and adult courts in New Jersey. Anyone 18 years of age or older will be automatically tried in an adult court. Anyone under the age of 18 will be tried in juvenile court unless the offense is particularly serious. Very often, in cases involving rape or murder, a juvenile is likely to be tried as an adult. Besides age, the main difference between juvenile courts and adult courts is the approach to cases. Adult courts seek to punish criminals, while the juvenile courts seek to help adolescents get back on track instead of going back to a life of crime. Another big difference between juvenile and adult courts is the type of sentencing options available to defendants. Adults face probation or jail time for their crimes...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on February 25, 2011 (boomark / email).

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