Articles Posted in Juvenile Crimes

As an attempted prank, a Mundelein teenager allegedly pointed a replica assault rifle at passing drivers while wearing the mask popularized in V for Vendetta. Although the rifle was a replica, he was arrested, transported to a juvenile detention center, and charged with three counts of aggravated assault. What’s next for the alleged prankster, and…

Students are back in school in Illinois, and along with homework and extracurricular activities, you might also need to think about school-related assaults. Two incidents from the previous school year stand out as warnings to both parents and students in the Chicago area. Teens Arrested for Fighting in Chicago Last May, a fellow student stabbed…

Stealing or shoplifting is one of the most common teenage crimes. According to statistics put out by the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, 25 percent of shoplifters are kids, and 55 percent of adult shoplifters say they got started in their teens. Knowing this, it’s good to be prepared – as a parent – in…

Most teenagers rebel to some extent, and many are involved in petty crimes to some degree. Unfortunately, that probably won’t bring you much comfort if you get a call that your son or daughter has been arrested or a cops knocks on your door with them in tow. If your child has been charged with…

If your child is charged with a crime, it is normal for you to be nervous. After all, many adults are afraid of being charged with a crime – naturally you’re scared for your kid. Juvenile courts and criminal processes are separate from adult court, but your child may still have to go to trial,…

Many parents are fearful of teens and technology, and unfortunately sometimes these fears aren’t unfounded. [clickToTweet tweet=”Teen sexting—a term used to describe sharing naked or explicit photos over mobile device” quote=”Teen sexting—a term used to describe sharing naked or explicit photos over mobile devices—is potentially harmful to the development of teens.”] It is also a…