A host of new laws take effect July 1 following the 2026 Legislative Session. One is getting a lot of attention. As of July 1, teenagers who commit crimes with guns will now be charged as adults. The law means juveniles will bypass youth court and head straight to circuit court. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal about teen violence involving guns and the new law. Hear what Chief Seal has to say in the video …
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