One. In addition to any other penalty authorized under this section, the court shall impose the additional fine and order community service in accordance with sections 18.2-270 if the offence involves a violation under paragraph (i) and the child has transported a person 17 years of age or younger. If the offence is an offence referred to in paragraph (i), (ii), (iii) or (viii), the refusal to drive applies for a period of one year or up to the age of 17 years, whichever is longer, for a first such offence or for a period of one year or up to 18 years of age. whichever is longer, in the event of a recurrence or recurrence. If the offence involves an offence under paragraph (iv), (v) or (vi), the refusal to drive is valid for a period of six months, unless the offence is committed by a child under 16 years and three months; In this case, the child`s ability to apply for a driving licence is delayed for a period of six months from the date on which he or she reaches the age of 16 and three years. Month. If the offence involves a first offence referred to in paragraph (v) or (vi), the court will impose the licence sanction and may make a finding of guilt or, without a finding of guilt, defer the execution of the offence until it disposes of the matter in accordance with paragraph F. If the offense involves a violation under clause (iii) or (iv), the court shall impose the license sanction and withdraw the criminal complaint in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or § 18.2-251. If the offence is an offence referred to in paragraph (vii), the refusal to drive is valid for a period of at least 30 days, except in the case of possession of a concealed handgun or a Striker 12, commonly referred to as a “street sweeper”, or a semi-automatic folding shotgun of a similar nature equipped with a spring-loaded drum magazine capable of holding 12 shotguns. In this case, the refusal to drive is valid for a period of two years, unless the offence is committed by a child under 16 years and three months; In this case, the child`s ability to apply for a driving licence is delayed for a period of two years from the date on which he or she reaches the age of 16 years and three months.
Schools are often the forum in which delinquent behaviour occurs. Most offenders do poorly in school and are unhappy in school. Many offenders are early school leavers but have no employment opportunities. Youth gangs often commit delinquent acts, not only out of frustration with society, but also out of a need to gain status within their group. A gang may offer the rewards that a teenager cannot receive from their school or other institution. One. If a juvenile is found to be an offender, unless such a decision involves the refusal of a breathalyzer test in violation of section 18.2-268.2 or a similar order, the juvenile court or district court may make one of the following orders for the supervision, care and rehabilitation of the juvenile: Efforts have been made to identify potential offenders at an early stage in order to provide preventive treatment. As a rule, such predictions of crime depend not only on the child`s behavior at school, but also on the quality of the child`s domestic life. Offenders share many elements in their family life. Their parents are often heavy drinkers who are themselves involved in crimes and are unable to provide for their children emotionally or financially.
Discipline is inconsistent and often relies on physical violence. However, most attempts to track down future offenders have failed. In fact, it has been found that the stigma of being identified as a potential offender often encourages the child to commit delinquent acts. Treatment of offenders on probation and in institutions ranges from a strict disciplinary approach to a more psychological approach based on psychoanalysis and group therapy.