Many Cities in New Jersey Have Curfews for Juveniles
A juvenile curfew is when a juvenile is required to be off the streets and in their home. It is common for parents to enforce strict curfews for the well being of their child at home, but there are a number of towns and cities throughout New Jersey that enforce curfews for juveniles as well. Other cities enforce date specific curfews such as on holidays such as Halloween in order to avoid late night incidents and ensure public safety.
A number of towns in New Jersey, such as Gloucester City, for example, have juvenile curfews that they enforce between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. In some cities, parents can be fined if their children are allowed out during the curfew. These types of restrictions give the authorities the right to send a juvenile home or even take them to the station. Curfew laws for juveniles allow police officers to monitor and arrest individuals who may be out late for the wrong reasons. Sadly, it is also common for juveniles to face unnecessarily harsh treatment just for being outside.
It is common for juveniles to face additional charges following a curfew arrest. Juveniles who are out late at night often face alcohol or marijuana possession charges as well. These types of penalties can sometimes result in heavy fines, rehabilitation services, and mandated community service hours. A skilled attorney will fight to have these types of charges dismissed and for convictions to remain off the record of the young offender.
The Princeton juvenile crime attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein fight to protect the future of New Jersey's youth after they have been charged with a crime in New Jersey. If you have a child who is facing charges, please call our law offices at 609-240-0040 to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
