Pros And Cons Of Juvenile Law Midterm

Juvenile Law Midterm

Directions: Please answer each question in a complete paragraph (at least 4-5 full, complete sentences).

1) In what circumstances can a child’s testimony be by closed-circuit television and/or recording? Discuss the pros and cons of this (consider each side in a case).

A child’s testimony can be done by a closed-circuit television and/or other recordings when it is a child sexual abuse proceeding. This only applies to children who are thirteen years old or younger during the time of the abuse. The court, with any motion, can take the child out of the courtroom for their testimony and be reordered to show in the courtroom. The pros of this is: the presence of anyone who can contribute to the welfare of the child can be

The CPS investigator that is assigned to the child will interview the child along with collecting their records. The meeting between the child, family, and attorneys will occur within thirty days after they are taken into DCS. The meeting will focus on the risks and goals for the child and family along with the permanency plan. This plan outlines the individual’s responsibilities that can remedy the situation. This plan will then be sent to the Court and there it will become a legal document. The family service worker will maintain contact with the family to ensure that the plan is on track. Every six months the case progress of the case will be reviewed. Once the Court feels that the parties have followed the plan, they can release the child back to their parents. DCS is a facilitator when it comes to cases that involve dependent/neglected, or unruly

IDEA requires schools to evaluate students (an independent evaluation can also be done by the guardians) whom they believe has a disability at no cost to the guardians of the kids. Once kid is found to have a disability, schools must provide them special education that meets their needs. The school will work with a team and develop an Individual Educational Program (IEP). This legal document spells out the child’s services and educational goals that the school will provide. Parents and guardians are also very involved in their child’s educational decisions. Procedural safeguards were created to ensure rights and protection were given.

9) Discuss underage drinking laws and penalties.

Those under the age of twenty-one are not allowed to possess or consume any kind of alcohol. Possessing and/or consuming alcohol while under twenty-one is a Class A misdemeanor. Those who do so risk losing their right to drive. Anybody who has violated these laws can have their records destroyed after six months from the day of getting caught. If someone buys the alcohol for a minor, they too have committed a misdemeanor. These individuals can be fined anywhere from $25-$500 plus penalties. If they are convicted again for the same offense, they can be fined $50-$1,000 plus