Punishmentforjuvenilemisdemeanoroffensescan range from probation to reform school depending on the seriousnessof the crimeandifthere was any prior criminal behavior.
The younger Paul was charged with three misdemeanoroffenses: disorderly conduct at an airport, being intoxicated and disruptive and consuming beer and wine underage.
He relapsed after his release, however, and was institutionalized again only after he racked up several misdemeanoroffenses that nudged him into the criminal-justice system.
The bill would block applicants with more than three misdemeanor convictions, including for offenses such as reckless driving, trespassing or vandalism.