Question: What can happen to a 14 year old that forges checks?
Answer: Forgery is a serious crime, it is a class 4 felony (ARS §13-2002 C). The judge may give probation for the first offense but because it is a felony there is always the possibility of jail time.
Visit the National Center for Juvenile Justice website for specific details about minors who commit felonies.
Visit the LawForKids.org virtual tour of a juvenile detention center to see what life is like in juvenile detention.
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