Top 25
Crimes, Offenses and Violations
(Referred to Youth Justice Programs)
#1
Theft/Larceny
Typical Cases
Shoplifting
Stealing a Bicycle
Stealing from Backpacks and Lockers
#2
Vandalism
Typical Cases
Tagging and Graffiti
Drawing on Public Restroom Walls
Keying a Car and Cutting Auto Tires
#3
Alcohol Offenses
Typical Cases
Underage Purchase or Possession
Underage Consumption of Alcohol
Providing Alcohol to Underage Persons
Possessing an Open Container in Public/Car
#4
Disorderly Conduct
Typical Cases
Fighting in a Public Place
Cursing at a Teacher
Flashing, Mooning and Indecent Exposure
#5
Simple Assault or Battery
Typical Cases
Bullying when it Amounts to Assault
Child/Parent Physical Disagreements
Shoving or Pushing a Person
#6
Possession of Marijuana
Typical Cases
Possessing Small Amounts of Marijuana
Smoking Marijuana in a Public Place
#7
Tobacco Offenses
Typical Cases
Illegally Purchasing Tobacco
Chewing or Smoking Tobacco at School
Providing or Enabling Youth to Use Tobacco
#8
Curfew Violations
Typical Cases
Sneaking Out of Home After Curfew
Walking Home After Curfew
Violating a Park Curfew
#9
School Disciplinary Offense
Typical Cases
Disrupting Class
Food Fights and Cheating
Violating the Dress Code
#10
Traffic Violations
Typical Cases
Speeding or Failing to Yield
Not Wearing a Seat Belt
Riding in the Back of a Pickup Truck
#11
Truancy
Typical Cases
Cutting Class
Having Excessive Tardies
Violating Court Order to Attend School
#12
Criminal Trespass
Typical Cases
Entering a Vacant Building
Entering Land or a Dwelling Without Permission
Returning to a Store After Being Banned
#13
Mischief/Criminal Nuisance
Typical Cases
Damaging a Mailbox
Egging or Toilet-papering a House
Picking Flowers in a Restricted or Private Area
#14
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Typical Cases
Having a Pipe in Pocket with Resin
Using Drug Paraphernalia to Use a Controlled Substance
Possessing Drug Paraphernalia to Grow Marijuana
#15
Harassment
Typical Cases
Bullying
Making Telephone Calls Without Good Reason
Insulting or Taunting Another Person to Provoke a Disorderly Response.
#16
Fraud
Typical Cases
Writing Bad Checks
Impersonating Another Person
Committing Fraud Via E-Mail
#17
Burglary
Typical Cases
Enter Friends or Relatives Homes to Steal Something
Entering a School Building to Steal Something
Entering a Home/School and Causing Damage
#18
False Reporting
Typical Cases
Pulling a Fire Alarm
Calling in False 911 Calls
Calling in a Bomb Threat
#19
Loitering
Typical Cases
Hanging Out in a Group in Front of a Building
Smoking in Groups on the Street Corner
Being in a Park or Store After Closing
#20
Possession of Stolen Property
Typical Cases
Having a Bicycle you know is Stolen
Receiving Stolen Goods from a Friend
Being in the Company of Someone Who is Stealing
#21
Possession of a Weapon
Typical Cases
Unlawfully Possessing Pepper Spray
Possessing a BB or Pellet Gun While Underage
Carrying Weapons like Metal Knuckles or Nunchucks
#22
Reckless Endangerment
Typical Cases
Throwing Snowballs at Cars
Hanging on to a Moving Car
Speeding Out of a Parking Lot
#23
Resisting an Officer without Violence
Typical Cases
Lying to a Police Officer, including one’s Age
Running Away from Law Enforcement
Refusing to Move When Ordered by an Officer
#24
Runaways
Typical Cases
Running Away from a Noncustodial Parents House
Going to another City/State when Forbidden by a Parent
Staying at a Friend or Families House without Parent Permission
#25
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Typical Cases
Driving Without a License
Unlawfully Using All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s)
Taking Parents or Friends Car without Permission
Please Note
Local Youth Justice programs referred to as Teen Court, Peer Court, Student Court, Youth Court, Peer Jury and Youth Peer Panels determine which types of crimes, offenses and violations will be accepted in local Youth Justice programs for sentencing and disposition by their peers. There are considerable discussions which need to take place among local program organizers, partner organizations, referrals sources, elected officials and community leaders prior to determining which types of crimes, offenses and violations will be accepted. Global Youth Justice suggests: (1) Utilizing the Youth Justice publications on the Global Youth Justice Website’s button titled “Publications"; (2) Establish a Referral Committee; and (3) Attend a Global Youth Justice 3-Day Training Institute on Establishing/Enhancing/Expanding a Local Youth Justice Program.
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