What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
For those of you in search of an understanding of what exactly the YCJA is, or what it even stands for, you’ve come to the right place! http://images.clipartof.com/small/226120-Royalty-Free-RF-Clipart-Illustration-Of-A-Handcuffed-Man.jpg Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is the governing code in Canada for youth that came into effect in 2003. It covers the prosecution of your case if you are…
I have a youth record. What happens to it when I turn 18?
It depends. Your youth record does NOT automatically disappear when you turn 18. Instead, the law sets out a period in which the record is open and can be accessed by people that are authorized by the law, like the Crown Attorney, before it is sealed. The relevant law is called the Youth Criminal…
Teenage Drunk Driving
Scenario: Johnny,17, was at a party at the start of the summer and he wanted to celebrate. At this party they were serving alcoholic drinks. Johnny had 6 beers to drink. After some dancing, he decided to go home because he had a 2 AM curfew. Johnny: I need to get home before 2am or…
Talking to the police
It’s around midnight. You are walking home from your friend’s house and you see some police officers coming down the street towards you. They walk up to you and start talking to you. You feel pretty nervous and fear that you are going to get in trouble. This post will discuss the rights you have…