2006-10-24 12:41:41 · 11 answers · asked by OC_714 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I think that it depends on the circumstances and evidence in each case, the prevailing factors that led to the crime (ie, abuse, etc.), and the mental state of the alleged criminal.
This is a very complex issue and not easily answered by a generalization.
2006-10-24 12:48:11 · answer #1 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the age of the minor and if they know the difference between right and wrong. If a teenager does an adult crime they should have to do adult time.
2006-10-24 12:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by witchypoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say no,,,,, but the trend has been to do just that..
It been proven a minor is not just a "small adult" but views at things differently with thinking processes and understandings during development..I know its a difficult due to all the horrific crimes they commit.
2006-10-24 12:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by RJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the crime, the minor and the circumstances.
2006-10-24 12:49:51 · answer #4 · answered by Republican Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because they aren't adults. A punishment that would be fair for an adult criminal would be too cruel for a minor.
2006-10-24 12:43:56 · answer #5 · answered by Duffman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Age shouldn't defuse the fact that a serious crime has been committed.
2006-10-24 12:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by RAR24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they should be tried as adults, but I also don't believe their juvenile records should be sealed when the reach adulthood.
2006-10-24 12:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by Albert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep
2006-10-24 14:32:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the crime.
2006-10-24 12:44:14 · answer #9 · answered by shadow9668 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A person murdered by a nine year old or a nineteen year old is equally dead.
2006-10-24 14:00:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋