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Juvenile Court
Leora Krygier
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Description for Juvenile Court
Hardback. Presents a general guide to juvenile laws and courts, explains common offenses, offers information on preparation for court appearances, advises on how to avoid future citations, and provides examples of essays written to the court. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: LNFQ; YQN; YXZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
Each year, millions of teens are cited for various offenses, ranging from traffic violations to criminal trespassing. Regardless of the offense, the majority of these young people arrive in court for the first time, usually unfamiliar with the judicial process and unprepared to stand before a judge. In this no-holds-barred guide, Leora Krygier, a judge for almost 20 years, provides teens with important information about how to prepare for a court appearance. Krygier addresses the most common types of offenses committed by young people and helps decipher their citations. This instructive guide gives teens and their parents an overview of the juvenile court justice system, then takes the reader through the entire process—from the moment a citation is written, to arraignment, possible trial, and disposition of their case. Drawing on examples, stories, and excerpts from actual letters and essays written by teens, Juvenile Court: A Judge's Guide for Young Adults and Their Parents de-mystifies the judicial process and help teens get back on the right track. The book also offers no-nonsense tips aimed to help teens avoid future citations.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
Number of Pages
196
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810861275
SKU
V9780810861275
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Leora Krygier
Leora Krygier has been a judicial officer with the Los Angeles Superior Court for almost 20 years and is the author of two books.
Reviews for Juvenile Court
Krygier is clearly a youth advocate and writes the book from a place of care and concern for teens who find themselves in complicated, unfamiliar situations....Although individual laws and juvenile court systems differ from state to state, Krygier's information still feels thoroughly discussed. Her approach is serious and straightforward, but remains highly readable as a guide or a reference manual.
VOYA, February 2009
From speeding tickets to curfew violations to drug- and alcohol-related issues, Krygier explains court terminology and due process in a clear and concise...manner. The highlighted tips on many pages offer sound advice on issues such as how to dress for court, how to address a judge, and how to stay out of trouble in the first place.... The text itself provides a solid, honest view of the juvenile justice system. The book includes a helpful compendium of documents that one might come across in the judiciary process.
School Library Journal, March 2009
This title is a sensible guide to scan yourself and put in your repertoire for instant access. You could save a life. Be ready.
Library Thing
Krygier provides an overview of the entire juvenile criminal justice process, from the initial police detainment through court appearances and sentencing. She gives specific advice on how to best make one’s case to the court....Tips on preparing for court hearings and eye-opening excerpts from actual letters written to the court by teens about their personal experiences in the system are invaluable. Presented in a straightforward and crisp manner, this is a crucial reference guide; but it can also serve to warn youths, and their parents, about the consequences of breaking the law.
Foreword Reviews, January 2009
VOYA, February 2009
From speeding tickets to curfew violations to drug- and alcohol-related issues, Krygier explains court terminology and due process in a clear and concise...manner. The highlighted tips on many pages offer sound advice on issues such as how to dress for court, how to address a judge, and how to stay out of trouble in the first place.... The text itself provides a solid, honest view of the juvenile justice system. The book includes a helpful compendium of documents that one might come across in the judiciary process.
School Library Journal, March 2009
This title is a sensible guide to scan yourself and put in your repertoire for instant access. You could save a life. Be ready.
Library Thing
Krygier provides an overview of the entire juvenile criminal justice process, from the initial police detainment through court appearances and sentencing. She gives specific advice on how to best make one’s case to the court....Tips on preparing for court hearings and eye-opening excerpts from actual letters written to the court by teens about their personal experiences in the system are invaluable. Presented in a straightforward and crisp manner, this is a crucial reference guide; but it can also serve to warn youths, and their parents, about the consequences of breaking the law.
Foreword Reviews, January 2009