Can a 15 year old boy be sent to jail by his parents for stealing money from them?
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Can a 15 year old boy be sent to jail by his parents for stealing money from them?
Asked on May 19, 2015 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Parents cannot "send" their children to jail - they do not have the authority. They can report the theft to the police, and if the police choose to arrest the boy, he may have to spend the night in jail before being arraigned. He would most likely be arraigned in a juvenile court, where he would enter a plea. If he pleaded not guilty and it was a first offense, he would likely be released pending trial.
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