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High School Students Arrested for Unsanctioned Scavenger Hunt

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Six Cranford High School students have been arrested for participating in an unsanctioned scavenger hunt. According to The New Jersey Local News Service, police officers arrested the juveniles for allegedly stealing license plates, stop signs and street markers. It is not clear from the report what specific charges and penalties the juveniles may face. When police make multiple arrests all at the same time, there is an increased risk of accused individuals simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Additionally, police attempts to crack down on a group of kids often result in harsher penalties then is necessary. The family of a juvenile who has been arrested would be well-advised to contact an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney to better understand their child's rights...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on December 08, 2010 (boomark / email).