2006-10-31 01:34:32 · 10 answers · asked by starzofthenight07 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
This depends almost entirely on the nature of the offense, though it also depends on jurisdiction. For very minor offenses like trespassing or disturbing the peace, there could be as little as a few months probation. For murder, they can be tried as adults.
In general, for minor offenses the law tends to go pretty easy, but for serious offenses, it's not uncommon for teens to be tried and sentenced as adults.
2006-10-31 01:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan D 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This would depend on the type of crime and the record of the young offender. This could range from a diversion program (with no record) to probation all the way to imprisonment.
The vast majority of the less serious charges end up with probation.
2006-10-31 10:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the age of the teenager, and the severity of the crime.
2006-10-31 09:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by Michael R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the state or city and your age and crime. The punishment can vary.
2006-10-31 09:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience if the crime is considered minor, they most likely get probation. In the state that I worked the court called it putting the teenager under the rule. Most of the infractions of laws were criminal mischief, simple assault, ect. They also may get community service.
2006-10-31 10:40:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mugsy's Place 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depend on the seriousness of the crime.
2006-10-31 09:39:24 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on the crime committed.
2006-10-31 09:38:24 · answer #7 · answered by Jack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
juvenile probation and community service. probably a fine. depends on how bad the crime was
2006-10-31 09:39:29 · answer #8 · answered by rhonda3826 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wash his/her mouth out with soap
2006-10-31 09:41:35 · answer #9 · answered by blackratsnake 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
don't talk to them for a day
2006-10-31 09:38:35 · answer #10 · answered by guharamdas 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋