Juvenile Crimes

The teenage years are often challenging for both teens and their parents. As adolescents explore their independence, they may encounter peer pressure, stress or curiosity that could lead to experimenting with drugs.  For parents, recognizing the signs of drug use can...

Chances are your teenager has had access to a lot of information about drugs from the media and friends. Therefore, although uncomfortable, it's crucial to provide your child with the correct information. Below are three topics to consider discussing during your...

Florida has long been a vacation destination. People come from all over to enjoy the amusement parks or celebrate spring break. Most people return from Florida with kitschy souvenirs, beautiful photos and special memories. Some come home with pending criminal charges...

While divorce rates have declined overall in recent years, approximately 40% of children experience divorce. Divorce is tough on everyone involved, but teens can take it especially hard. Studies suggest that teens are much more likely to engage in risky behaviors...

If you’re a parent of a teenager, you’re likely already dealing with the rollercoaster ride that comes with adolescence. Between social pressures, academic demands and the ever-evolving emotional landscape, it’s a time that requires constant vigilance and parental...

A lot of young people head to Florida for a little “fun in the sun” when they’re on spring break. A few days and nights of overindulgence on alcohol has become almost a rite of passage for many college students. However, there are limits on just how good of a time you...

Every year, more states are adding recreational marijuana laws. These laws largely started out west, in places like Washington, California and Colorado. But they moved across the country and you can now find recreational marijuana in Illinois, Michigan and many states...

There are some cases in which teenagers accidentally break alcohol laws. For instance, maybe a foreign exchange student doesn’t realize that the drinking age is 21 in the United States. Or, perhaps a high school student doesn’t know that the beverage they’re consuming...

As a general rule, the legal drinking age is 21 years old across the entire United States. This applies in Florida, as it does in any other state. However, some states do have exceptions to this rule. For instance, states like Wisconsin have an exception if alcohol is...

Florida is the most popular destination for spring break for many high schoolers and college students. There are plenty of beautiful beaches and resorts, as well as the perfect weather to escape from the cold and wet spring often experienced in northern states....