What is a parent's responsibility in juvenile cases?

Depending on the state where you live, you might be liable (legally responsible) for the acts of your child if you failed to supervise or control the child properly. For example, California recently passed a "gang parent" law that authorizes the arrest of parents of juvenile gang members who commit serious offenses. Similarly, if your teenage driver has an accident or commits a crime while driving the family car, the court may hold you responsible. One example of this is a teenager driving while intoxicated and causing injuries to another.

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