Is it better for my child or loved one to be charged as an adolescent offender, juvenile offender, or juvenile delinquent?

Ultimately, being treated as a Juvenile Delinquent is BETTER than a Juvenile Offender, which is BETTER than an Adolescent Offender.  This is because the potential penalties grow progressively harsher as the child gets older. However, any of these designations are vastly better than being charged as an adult in a criminal court.  It is always better for a case to be handled in Family Court if possible.