2006-07-17 09:16:02 · 3 answers · asked by Lovelything 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It's actually up to the DA whether or not to charge a juvenile for an adult crime. I'd say about 99% of the time, a juvie is going to be tried in a juvie court. It's usually the extreme cases that're brought to an adult court though, like....Columbine for example. If those two kids didn't shoot themselves, they would definitely be tried in an adult court.
2006-07-17 09:20:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Division of Juvenile Justice. Formerly the CYA (California Youth Authority). The maximum age that they can remain incarcerated is 25 years of age. You can read on it by searching for the above....
2006-07-17 20:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by sunlovin76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An adolescent brain is known for its poor impulse control. The crimes certainly look adult, and the defendants may sound adult, but they are not adults. I don't believe in giving them a "do-over". But we must be reasonable.
2006-07-17 16:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋