First, Mississippi law defines a “juvenile,” “child,” or “youth” as a person who has not reached his or her eighteenth birthday, however a person who is married or is on active duty in the armed services before reaching eighteen is considered an adult. Miss. Code Ann § 43-21-105(d). A “delinquent act” is an act which would be defined as a crime if committed by an adult, including escape from detention, violations of the Uniform Controlled Sustances Law, and violent behavior. Mississippi law confers “exclusive, original jurisdiction” in the youth court system over children who commit delinquent acts, except in the
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Four Teens Face Felony Charges in Madison County
The Clarion Ledger is reporting that four Madison County teens are facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for damaging Annandale golf course and for breaking into cars in several area neighborhoods. The teens were arrested Thursday during a traffic stop, and are facing 10 counts of assorted felonies and misdemeanors, including auto burglary, malicious mischief, grand larceny and petit larceny. Police believe that these young men were going into cars left unlocked in driveways, and taking items such as iPods, GPS devices, cell phones and other valuables. They are also suspected of general mischief on Annandale’s golf course. Bond is set at $152,000.00
