Speak Up! - View Question #16903

« LawForKids.org home page | « Go back to speak up question #16903

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.


Comments
1 thru 1 of 1 comments
On 11/15/04
from MD said:
Can i get into trouble if i go to another state to get my drivers license? will have a perm address in that state,adult sign, have records with me.
1 thru 1 of 1 comments



Read more about the law and Trouble
Related Stories
Related Laws
« LawForKids.org home page | « Go back to speak up question #16903