ACLU Criminal Justice Information
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Use the resources on this American Civil Liberties Union web page to learn more and take action to protect the rights guaranteed to all Americans by the Bill of Rights.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Additional Laws
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Teen Law 101: Topics on this page include indecent exposure, gambling, tattoos/piercings, disorderly conduct, and gangs.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Alcohol and Tobacco
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Teen Law 101: Information about tobacco, alcohol, underage drinking, open container laws, fake IDs, blood alcohol concentration, and other related issues.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Crimes
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Teen Law 101: From arrest to trial to permanent records, this page provides an overview of common crimes and a teen's rights.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Driving Laws
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Teen Law 101: Find information here about licenses, speeding, racing, searches, and other issues related to driving.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Drugs
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Teen Law 101: Penalties imposed by the courts for breaking drug laws are very severe, ranging from probation or driver's license suspension to long prison terms and heavy fines. South Carolina outlaws the possession, consumption and distribution of illegal drugs. South Carolina and federal laws classify drugs based on their dangerous effects, potential for abuse and potential for addiction, as well any accepted medical (non-recreational) benefits they provide. The legal classifications of "controlled substances" generally determine the severity of the penalty for breaking the drug laws.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Education Rights and the Law
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Answers to frequently asked questions concerning attendance, enrollment and home schooling, high school exit exam, and fees. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Getting Arrested and the Law
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Arrests, warrants, searches, bail, and your rights and responsibilities. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Guide to Juvenile Justice Proceedings
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PDF document (may load slowly).
By: USC Children's Law Office
Immigrants and Education
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PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Juvenile Criminal Courts
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Lawline FAQ: In South Carolina, if a child under the age of seventeen is accused of committing a crime, usually he will be tried as a juvenile in family court. In the case of certain serious crimes, specific legal steps can be taken to have the minor declared an adult for the purposes of prosecution.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Law Related Education
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Information on the Law Related Education program of the SC Bar, organized by frequently asked questions. Law related education involves teaching students about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. It provides students K-12 with active learning opportunities that foster their understanding of the role of law in a democratic society. Students learn about laws and the legal system and how it affects their lives. LRE also stresses the use of outside resource people and the application of LRE to real life situations.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Laws
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Teen Law 101: Knowing the law is the responsibility of every South Carolina citizen. Find out here where the law comes from.
By: South Carolina
Magistrates and Municipal Rights of Defendants
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Lawline FAQ: If you have been arrested by a police officer and ordered to appear in either a Municipal Court or Magistrate's Court or have been issued a Summons for a traffic offense or other minor offense to appear in a Magistrate's Court or Municipal Court, you should appear at the time stated on the Summons or arrest warrant. If you fail to appear in Court at that time, you will be tried in your absence and probably will be found guilty.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
South Carolina Municipal Courts
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Lawline FAQ: There are over 200 municipal courts in South Carolina. They handle only criminal cases where the fine cannot exceed $200, and the jail term can be no more than 30 days.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
The Juvenile Criminal System
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The juvenile court system is set up to guide and rehabilitate young people. It?s similar to the adult system, but with important variations. These web pages contain more information about rights and the process used in the juvenile court system.
By: American Bar Association
Weapons and Guns
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Teen Law 101: A deadly weapon is any firearm or other item that is designed for the purpose of causing death. Also, if a weapon is not designed to be deadly but the manner by which it is used would cause death, it is considered a deadly weapon.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Working
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Teen Law 101: In South Carolina, there are certain laws that regulate how many hours a teenager can work and what type of work he or she can do.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Your Rights Upon Arrest
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Lawline FAQ: Once you have been arrested, you have the right to remain silent. That means you do not have to answer any questions or make any statements to the police or to anyone. Although you may wish to make a statement at a later time, do not make this decision without talking to a lawyer.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
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