A juvenile crime is any criminal act that is committed by a minor (person below the legal age of 18). Juvenile crimes range in severity, from misdemeanors to felonies, but should always be taken seriously by the parents involved. Once a young person has been charged with a juvenile crime, he/she will have to go through the Florida legal system, which can be harsh. This is especially true in cases involving sex crime, drug crimes, or violent crimes.

Any minor who commits a criminal offense can be charged with a juvenile crime in the state of Florida. The extent and severity of criminal charges vary case per case, but will normally depend upon the defendant’s prior criminal record, if the defendant has committed prior crimes, or if the offender caused another person to sustain bodily harm. Even though the juvenile is a minor, he/she may be prosecuted through the adult legal system if his/her criminal charges are substantial.