Seniors are anticipating at the end of this month of beginning of June, and many seniors are currently scheming up creative pranks that they can perform to leave their legacy on their campuses. Teenagers often think of senior pranks as a fun way to make a mark. They aren't worried about penalties because they reason that they are graduating in a few weeks anyway. Yet many teens don't realize that a serious prank can result in penalties not only from their school, but from law enforcement.

This is what happened to a group of seniors at a school in New Jersey this month. More than 60 seniors at a New Jersey high school were arrested after they trashed their school as a part of their prank. The law enforcement responded to a burglary alarm at the high school at about 2:30 a.m. They discovered greased doorknobs, hallways soaked with urine, and flipped desks. Some of the students escaped the police, but at least 62 were taken into custody.

Many seniors don't realize that in the effort to pull a prank, they can commit very serious crimes. For example, breaking into a school, even if it is your school, is considered burglary. In most states, if you intentionally enter a building without permission in order to commit a felony, you can be penalized under charges of burglary. If you did not intend to commit a felony, then you can still be charged with breaking and entering.

Also, destroying or tampering with personal property can result in serious penalties. Many of these New Jersey teens are being charged with criminal mischief in addition to the burglary charges. In some states, teens may be charged with vandalism if they damage or alter the property. It is illegal to do any serious damage to a school, including graffiti, trashing the building, setting fire to anything in the building, or otherwise disrupting the property.

Seniors often face difficult situations in court, because many of them are already 18. This means that they can be legally tried in an adult court for their crimes. Seniors who are 17 or younger can be released after arrest to their parents and tried in a juvenile court, but those that are over 18 can he held in incarceration until they are bailed out. While 17 year olds and younger seniors may face community service or juvenile detention for their crimes, 18 year olds may have to go to jail for their offenses.

If you are currently a senior and are in legal trouble because of a prank, you need a hardworking and committed criminal defense attorney to advocate for your in court. Depending on which state you are in, you may be facing a particular set of charges for a particular activity. A local lawyer located using this directory will do everything possible to prove your innocence or help you to avoid serious penalties. Don't hesitate to call the firm right away for more information!