2006-10-02 07:32:21 · 23 answers · asked by jrolao77 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Just like Billy Budd. No mercy asked, no mercy given.
2006-10-02 07:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the age of the child and the circumstances behind the crime. If a child is convicted of a capital crime they can only be held until they turn 21. My feeling is if a child commits a crime such as murder, exp: school shootings, then place him into a juvenile facility until they turn 21. After that send them to a regular prison for the terms of what an adult would normally get short of the death penalty. No more getting out after a few years or less. Thats nothing but a slap on the wrist. Also once they are transfered to an adult facility their juvenile records become part of their records. But only for those involved in such cases.
2006-10-02 14:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by richard b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the age, and state of mind of the child. If the child is a teenager than usually yes they should be. If the child is under the age of 10 than they may not have understood what happened.
2006-10-02 14:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by Q~T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states there is capital punishment and murder is a capital crime. I do not belive we should be thinking about executing anyone , much less children. It is not unthinkable that a misguided 12 year old kill someone and while he should be put away for a long time I can not agree that he should be put in prison for life or killed.
2006-10-02 14:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by dave y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how old they are. If a five year old killed someone then absolutely not! However, if the kid is over 12 then probably unless there is some special circumstance
2006-10-02 14:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by nitzy: the man u fan! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the age of the child, the child's prior history, and the circumstances surrounding the death.
2006-10-06 11:56:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what age you are calling a child and what the circumstances are surrounding the situation
2006-10-02 15:28:41 · answer #7 · answered by momie_2bee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that if the child knew what they were doing then yes, they hsould be tried as an adult and sufferte consequences.
2006-10-02 14:47:08 · answer #8 · answered by radioradioradio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the circumstances. There has been a rash of young punks beating homeless people to death. YES, they should be tried as adults. But, if a kid is defending him/her self from a predator, he/she should be given a medal of honor.
2006-10-02 14:35:58 · answer #9 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO. If a child killed someone, they need serious and professional help.
2006-10-02 14:39:34 · answer #10 · answered by trancegoddess2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋