They Broke the Law - You Be the Judge: : True Cases of Teen Crime [Standard Large Print 16 Pt Edition]

by Judge Tom Jacobs

Overview

Teens often hear about other teens who get into trouble with the law. But they're seldom asked what they think should happen next and why. A unique introduction to the juvenile justice system, this book invites teens to preside over a variety of real-life cases. Readers meet Adam, who makes a threat at school; Erica, who assaults another student and uses marijuana; and more young people who commit crimes and are caught. Like a judge, readers learn each teen's background, the relevant facts, and the sentencing options available. After deciding on a sentence, readers find out what really happened-and where each offender is today. Along the way, readers learn Judge Jacobs's concerns about each case, reflect on probing questions, and discover that they can't jump to conclusions. Teens (and teachers) who want more can download the free role-playing ideas and scenarios related to the stories available in the Free Downloads tab below. Thought-provoking and eye-opening, this book is for all teens who want to know more about the juvenile justice system and the laws that pertain to them and their peers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780369363039
Publisher:	ReadHowYouWant
Publication date:	02/18/2021
Pages:	466
Sales rank:	1,049,898
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.16(d)

About the Author

Thomas A. Jacobs, J.D., was an Arizona Assistant Attorney General from 1972 to 1985 where he practiced criminal and child welfare law. He was appointed to the Maricopa County Superior Court in 1985 where he served as a judge pro tem and commissioner in the juvenile and family courts until his retirement in 2008. He also taught juvenile law for ten years as an adjunct professor at the Arizona State University School of Social Work. He continues to write for teens, lawyers, and judges. Visit Judge Jacobs's website, Askthejudge.info, for free interactive educational tools that provide current information regarding laws, court decisions, and national news affecting teens. It's the only site of its kind to provide legal questions and answers for teens and parents with the unique ability to interact with Judge Jacobs and other teens. Judge Jacobs was part of an expert panel of guests on the Dr. Phil show ''Bullied to Death'' in April 2010. He spoke to the anonymity of cyberbullying. A copy of his book, Teen Cyberbullying Investigated, was given to each member of the audience with Dr. Phil's exhortation to ''Read it. It will close the gap between you and what your kids know that you don't know.''