Sealing Records

Confidentiality defined as the state of being secret.
Sealed is defined as established irrevocably.
Normally juvenile records are sealed upon reaching adult hood (18). This is done to prevent the mistakes of our youth from coming back to bite us as adults. However in some cases the crime that was committed is too severe to be erased from record. In these cases the record will follow you throughout your life. Once the documents are sealed by the state they cannot be legally reopened for any reason. Thus providing confidentiality.

Criminal Procedings

What dose probable cause mean?
• evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure
What dose adult mean?
• one who has attained maturity or legal age
Truth be told Mr. G I really didn’t understand the rule all that much but I think this is what it means. A juvenile can be tried as an adult in a criminal hearing when being tried for a violent crime. The Juvenile must be at least 15 years of age. I would only consider this if the charges are murder, rape, or an extremely violent crime.

Mining Disaster

To all the families who lost loved one in the upper big branch mining disaster you have my condolenceas. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. “ My prayers go out to you all. Kwow that god was with them. They went with out fear and hesitation to a better place. We will not soon forget them.

Sexual Abuse (story at bottom of page fictonal)

What rights do crime victoms have?
• Fairness
• Dignity
• Respect
What can the congressman do to help?
Congressman can pass laws requiring teachers and heal h care professionals to take class or receive special traing to help them recognise the signs of physical and sexual abuse.
What can I do?
I can take an active role in setting up support groups and particapate in local charity events.

Dear Congressman Mollohan,
I am writing because I have had a family member, my aunt, who was sexuall assulted. Following the trial she was unwilling to show her face in public do the the attention that had been brought on her from the media coverage. This is a problem that many other crime victoms face. I think you should implement a law that prevents the media from giving out information without concent of the victom. This would ease the burdon that many sexually asuly victoms face. Thank you for listening. I hope you take action to help resolve this problem.
Sincerely
JacobC

Big Branch Mining Desaster

Dear Senator,
Faulty ventilation in the upper Big Branch Mine caused a buildup of methane which in turn caused an explosion, an explosion that took the lives of 29 West Virginia coal miners. Experts have been unable to determine weather or not the explosion could have been prevented, but I think it is clear that extra precautions should be taken to prevent future accidents. Perhaps more frequent mining inspections and modern up to date equipment may remedy the problem. In the meantime the coal companies should be held responsible for these people deaths. While I am unsure if legal action will be taken now, I am sure it will be in the future.
Sincerely
Jacob Chapline

Obesity

Obesity is a major problem in America. It causes a number of different health problems. Like high blood pressure, cholesterol, clogged arteries, and diabetes. Diabetes is a lifelong disease that can cost up to 700 dollars a year to treat. It is important to watch what you eat and exercise