If a person under 16 kills their father what is the most that the government, law, etc.. can do to them??????
2007-03-16 13:53:53 · 9 answers · asked by island girl!! 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Depending on the state it happened in, it could be a life sentence, probably not death. Hopefully the circumstances will be self defense, and nothing will happen.
2007-03-16 14:17:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that really depends they may try and switch the person over to the adult criminal curcuit -- then you can be charged to the fullest extent of the law in that state even death is possible -- or if the prosecution is unsuccessful in that then they will be in juvenile court but I think that it is a couple years in juvie then to adult prison for up to 25yrs -- I could be wrong then -- the defense and how they will plea to will have an effect too!
2007-03-16 14:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by Okaydokay21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 16 a person can be tried and sentenced as an adult so I guess it depends upon where the crime is committed.
2007-03-16 13:56:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try them as an adult and sentence them to life in prison without parole....Some state might impose the death penalty.
2007-03-16 16:27:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that person can be tried as an adult, and may go to jail for the maximum sentence allowed by that state.
2007-03-16 14:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jimmy C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try them as an adult and execute them. Depending on the state.
2007-03-16 13:57:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get therapy. just cuz he wont let you take the car out doesnt mean you gotta kill the guy.
2007-03-16 14:07:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be tried, convicted and sentenced as an adult.
2007-03-16 14:14:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're down for life.
2007-03-16 13:56:35 · answer #9 · answered by pepper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋