Browse full definitions for every YO term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˈjʌŋ əˈfɛndər/
The young offender was placed in a juvenile detention center pending trial.
The term specifically refers to offenders below the age threshold set by law, distinguishing them from adult offenders for purposes of prosecution and sentencing.
/ˈjʌŋɡər əbˈstɛnʃən/
The federal judge applied younger abstention to dismiss the case in deference to the state court's jurisdiction.
Younger abstention balances federal and state interests by restraining federal courts from enjoining state court litigation, preserving state sovereignty and comity.
/ˈjʌŋɡər v. ˈhæɹɪs/
In Younger v. Harris, the Court held that federal courts should abstain from interfering in ongoing state criminal proceedings to respect state functions and avoid duplicative litigation.
Younger v. Harris is foundational in abstention doctrine, emphasizing federal courts' deference to ongoing state judicial processes. Reference this case when discussing limits on federal intervention in state prosecutions.
/ˈjuːθ/
The juvenile court handles cases involving youth offenders.
Youth must obtain parental consent to enter into a contract in many jurisdictions.
In legal drafting, 'youth' often aligns with 'minor' but usage can vary by jurisdiction; clarity in defining applicable age ranges is advisable.
/ˈjuːθ əˌfɛn.dər/
The youth offender was placed in a rehabilitation program instead of an adult prison.
The term distinguishes individuals processed under juvenile law rather than adult criminal law, with age thresholds varying by jurisdiction.
/ˈjuːθ ˌrɛhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/
The court emphasized youth rehabilitation over punishment in handling the minor's case.
Youth rehabilitation centers focus on education and counseling rather than incarceration.
Youth rehabilitation is distinct from adult rehabilitation programs due to its focus on developmental needs and legal protections unique to minors.
