{"product_id":"they-broke-the-law-you-be-the-judge-true-cases-of-teen-crime-paperback","title":"They Broke the Law; You Be the Judge: True Cases of Teen Crime - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas A. Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeens 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, \u003ci\u003eThey Broke the Law--You Be the Judge: True Cases of Teen Crime\u003c\/i\u003e invites teens to preside over a variety of real-life cases. They meet Adam, who makes a threat in 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, they find out what really happened--and where each offender is today. Along the way, readers learn Judge Jacobs' concerns about each case, reflect on probing questions, and discover that they can't jump to conclusions. Teens (and teachers) who want more can find role-playing ideas and scenarios related to the stories available as free downloads here on the Free Spirit Web site. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas a. Jacobs, J.D., was an Arizona Assistant Attorney general from 1972-1985, 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. His recent articles on teens and the law have been published in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew York ParentGuide\u003c\/i\u003e. His previous books include \u003ci\u003eWhat Are My Rights?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTeens Take It to Court\u003c\/i\u003e. Judge Jacobs also maintains the popular Web site \"Ask the Judge: Answers for Teens About the law\" at www.askthejudge.info.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9.01 x 6.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e They Broke the Law, You Be the Judge: True Cases of Teen Crime\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768122933536,"sku":"9781575421346","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/09c79a8ed765788e7c5d26eedd8d2edb.webp?v=1780325209","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/they-broke-the-law-you-be-the-judge-true-cases-of-teen-crime-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}