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KNOW THE LAW

A GUIDE FOR ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Crime & Consequences Crime Civil Citation Arrest Detention Prosecution Diversion Arraignment Adjudication Disposition Probation Commitment Direct File Case Processing Consequences	General Laws Alcohol & Drugs Assault & Battery Bicycle Helmets Boating Body Piercing & Tattooing Bomb Threats Burglary Construction Sites Criminal Mischief Curfews Cyberstalking Disorderly Conduct Driving False Identification False Reports Firearms & Other Weapons Firesetting Fireworks Fishing Gangs Hunting Parties Principle in the First Degree Resisting Arrest Sexual Relationships Sexting Shoplifting Skateboarding Stolen Property Theft Threats Tobacco Traffic Violations	Family Matters Abuse & Neglect Domestic Violence Earnings, Gifts & Property Emancipation Mail Marriage Medical Care Parental Responsibilities Residence Running Away from Home Safe Haven	School Issues Attendance & Truancy Battery on a School Employee Disruption of School Function Searches Suspension & Expulsion Trespassing on School Grounds Other Things to Know Not Knowing Something is a Crime School Resource Officers
This information was prepared by the Juvenile Assessment Center of Lee County for youth and their families living in Lee County, Florida. It is provided as a general overview of many (but not all) of the laws affecting Lee County youth. It is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. It is always best to consult with an attorney about your legal rights and responsibilities in your particular case. Also, be aware that the laws of Florida are subject to change. This information was prepared based on 2011 Florida Statutes. Statute numbers have been included with some of the topics covered. To access the statutes referenced, go to www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes.