Conclusion

In my conclusion, these past few weeks I didn't think that I would learn anything. But I really learned alot by reading my two books and all of that research. Especially about teens because I'm one of them. Everyone has there own opinions on what happens in the world when it comes to the law. It's amazing how many teens get in trouble and become a character in a book because the trouble is similar. I enjoyed doing this contract and concentrating on juveniles. Hopefully, everyone gets to experience and know the things I've found out.

Opinion

If you have been charged with reckless endangerment, you could face serious consequences. In Washington, it is a criminal offense to recklessly engage in conduct that creates a significant or substantial risk of serious bodily injury or death to another individual. According to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), reckless endangerment is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 365 days in jail and/or a fine of $5,000.

Often, in some places of seattle teens seem to do this crime. Recklass endangerment. My 3 friends from back in the day did a similar thing to this subject but there not fancin 365 days in jail or $5,000. One is facing only 2 years. The other is facing juvie life. And the last one is facing 10 years.

Things I Can Relate To

If you are facing criminal charges, you are probably feeling anxious or apprehensive about your future. Criminal charges in Seattle can result in the following punishments if you are convicted:
-Jail
-Fines
-Probation
-Community service

These same excat things that are listed above. I just commited one silly crime and it caused me fines, community service, jail and probation. That all comes in a package once you get in trouble. Almost everyone I know had or has a probation officer. When I first got put on probation I didnt know that all my friends and other people I meet know aobut probation.

Resisting Arrest

If you are convicted of resisting arrest, the penalties can include the following:
-Up to 90 days in jail
-Up to $1,000 in fines

The funny thing is every time I've resisted arrest I never got 90 days in jail or $1000 in fines. I got arrested still but only until my mom came and picked me up. But maybe it depends on waht the situation is. Sometimes, A cop might think you was violent, or so he says. Then, The jail time might roll in, or hopefully fines instead.

Juvenile Crimes

• Minor in possession of alcohol
• Assault
• Possession of marijuana
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Theft, including shoplifting and auto theft
• Destruction of property including malicious mischief

These are also common juvenile crimes that alot of places including Seattle, WA. Many teens drink liquor and smoke budd so that may cause them to get in trouble . For example, some teenagers may get drunk at a park and end up fighting people to cause an assult charge. Weed mixed with achohol can blow your mind. Lots of people my age always steal frmo the mall. New things everyday. Cars too. And property distruction, I remember i can relate to that for wreckless burning.

Personal Opinon

The state statutes allow that a minor can be transferred from juvenile court to the adult court and tried as adult in specified serious or violent cases, even if the minor is as young as 14. In most juvenile crime cases a judge will determine when it is appropriate to make such a transfer.

Now, for one, a 14 year old teenager of any kind should NEVER be trialed as an adult. A 14 year old is no where near grown. Now I could tell if he was like 17 or 18, but he's 14! Why would a judge make a dumb ass decision? Im 16 years old and going to turn 17 next month, I still haven't everbeen trialed as an adult in my natural born life! I think they should put him in the juvenile system just like everyone else his age.

Book Review "MONSTER"

So far, the main character Steve is on his way to his first court date for his trial for felony murder. There was a robbery at a convient drug store where the owner of the store Mr. Nesbitt was shot and murdered. I guess Steve was the one to go in the store first to see if their was any police or other people in the store while the other two teenagers followed behind to proceed with the robbery. None of the teenagers brought a gun, but Mr. Nesbitt had one. And during the robbery one of the boys got their hands on the gun and killed Mr. Nesbitt. All three of them, booked.