High School Students Arrested for Unsanctioned Scavenger Hunt
Six Cranford High School students have been arrested for participating in an unsanctioned scavenger hunt. According to The New Jersey Local News Service, police officers arrested the juveniles for allegedly stealing license plates, stop signs and street markers. It is not clear from the report what specific charges and penalties the juveniles may face.
When police make multiple arrests all at the same time, there is an increased risk of accused individuals simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Additionally, police attempts to crack down on a group of kids often result in harsher penalties then is necessary. The family of a juvenile who has been arrested would be well-advised to contact an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney to better understand their child's rights.
Juvenile crimes may not seem serious to some, but in reality, they can seriously affect the life of a young person. Juveniles who have multiple arrests on their record are treated differently than first-time offenders. Therefore, all charges must be fought in court to prevent harsher penalties in the future. Depending upon the severity of the charges, the penalties of a conviction could have lasting social and professional repercussions for the young person.
The New Jersey juvenile criminal defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein carefully examine the charges against our clients to determine if they may be reduced or dismissed. In many cases, we are able to have the charges removed from our client’s criminal record. If your son or daughter has been charged with a New Jersey juvenile crime, please call our law offices at 609-240-0040 to find out how we can help.
