Common Juvenile Crimes During the Holidays
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Kids across the country are preparing to go on break from school for a couple of weeks for the holidays. It’s an exciting time for many of them, but some will take things too far and end up in legal trouble. It happens all the time during the holiday season, and there are two crimes that juveniles are regularly charged with during the final weeks of the year: shoplifting and theft. Shoplifting occurs when an individual enters a place of business and steals something without purchasing it. The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many brick- and-mortar stores. They’ll often hire more security and loss prevention staff to reduce shoplifting attempts. Yet, many people, including minors, will try to steal from stores. The individual could be charged with a
misdemeanor or felony, depending on what’s stolen. Some stores will even give lifetime bans to anyone caught stealing from them. With increases in e-commerce and online sales, many gifts are sent through the mail and placed on people’s doorsteps. This has caused a rise in theft, and it often involves minors. Many have become aware of package thieves and have improved their home security with doorbell cameras that can identify the thief. Once again, an individual can be charged with a felony or misdemeanor for juvenile theft, depending on the incident’s circumstances. A Virginia juvenile felony conviction will remain on your child’s criminal record for the rest of their life. It could affect their
employment opportunities and even prevent them from being admitted to specific colleges. A Virginia juvenile misdemeanor conviction will be removed from your child’s criminal record after five years or after they’ve turned 19 years old, whichever situation occurs later. If your child has been convicted of a juvenile crime, it’s imperative to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent them in court. Their future could be at stake, so you want the best representation possible. Give us a call, and we’ll be there to assist.
BEST PORK ROAST
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What’s better than slow-roasted pork that’s caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside? Nothing! Enjoy this sweet and savory meal on cold winter nights.
INGREDIENTS
• 4 lbs pork shoulder/butt • Salt and pepper, to taste • 7 tbsp unsalted butter • 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 320 F. 2. Season pork with salt and pepper and set aside.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, add butter, sugar, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine ingredients and wait for the sugar to melt completely. Remove from heat. 4. Line roasting pan with foil and then parchment paper. Place pork on top of the parchment. Pour half of the sauce over the pork, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. 5. Remove from oven, remove foil, and flip pork onto the other side. Spoon the rest of the sauce over the pork, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until the pork is golden brown.
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