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juvenile offender
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A quick definition of juvenile offender:
A juvenile offender is a young person who has broken the law. They are also called juvenile delinquents. A juvenile officer is someone who works with these young people to help them stay out of trouble. Juvenile parole is when a young person is released from prison early, but they have to follow certain rules. A juvenile petition is a legal document that asks a court to help a young person who is in trouble. Juxta means near or following, and juxta conventionem means according to the agreement.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A juvenile offender is a young person who has committed a crime or offense that is punishable by law. This term is often used interchangeably with juvenile delinquent.
Example: A 16-year-old who is caught stealing from a store is considered a juvenile offender.
Explanation: In this example, the young person has committed a crime (theft) and is under the age of 18, which makes them a juvenile offender. The legal system has different procedures and punishments for juvenile offenders compared to adult offenders.