or will you just get fined if you have a good record (like me i have great grades) and btw i'm not planning on breaking in somewhere and stealing anything i just wondering because my cousin did something to this extent and i want to know whats gonna happen to him.
2007-05-16 09:51:23 · 33 answers · asked by i messed up 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You bet! If he got caught he will be going to court of some kind, adult or juv.
2007-05-16 13:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by shesmore01 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot a factors that can influence that decision. You can be tried as an adult, most states 17 is close enough. It also matters where you are talking about. Here in MIchigan B&E with intent to commit a felony (stealing) is Home Invasion, 10 yr felony (something like that). Chances are you'll get Probation or house arrest (tether). You'll have a felony on your permanent record. And the fact that you have good grades doesnt count for anything because most crimes (b&e, stealing) are crimes of opportuninty, not intelligence.
2007-05-16 10:00:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anthony M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES anyone who steals including breaking and entering can be arrested. It depends on the state laws where ever that person lives.... being 17 and never being in "trouble" before may help the punishment somewhat, but there is a possibility that your cousin could be tried as an adult and the punishment would be even worse
2007-05-16 10:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by snovak49849 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get arrested if you were 10 and did this. The punishment would only differ if you were a minor and convicted, you would spend time in Juvenile detention, as opposed to regular jail and/or fines. Your age doesn't determine whether or not you will be prosecuted. There are a lot of circumstances that could change the result though.....if the homeowner decides not to press charges, you get a soft judge, extenuating circumstancse, the list goes on. It's possible to just get probation and a fine either way...too many variables to say one way or the other.
2007-05-16 09:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by Brenda T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you're a minor doesn't mean you can't get arrested. The main difference is the punishment will most likely be less severe and more geared towards rehabilitation rather than simply punishing you with jail time. Mostly it depends upon the laws of where you live, the attitude of the DA, the attitude of the arresting officer, and the attitude of the judge.
2007-05-16 09:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by azrael505 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What was stolen? What property damage was done?
At 17, you are old enough to be tried as an adult. Whether you are or not will be based on the answers to the questions above, whether it was a first offense, and whether or not the judge is in a good mood or a bad mood.
You need to have your azz kicked/or your cousin does! Next time you decide to pull something like this, you may end up is a casket. Bring your azz to my house and I will put a cap in it!!
2007-05-16 10:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by Kailey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely= I gather he got caught. Depending on if he has other similar charges, was or is on probation, and how aggressive the District Attorney is going to be on the case or even the caseload of the counties court system- he could get fine, probation, county jail sentence, or all the above. Just support him now and remember it is never to late to turn ones life around! Look at Dog Chapman
2007-05-16 10:04:37 · answer #7 · answered by Henry H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you (or he) has great grades or a good record means absolutely nothing in getting arrested,. The Judge MAY take this into consideration in passing sentence.
Thisis something your attorney should takeup with the judge. You keep your mouth shut.
2007-05-16 10:48:50 · answer #8 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get arrested for a B & E. Some jurisdictions will cut the minor a break and deal with them in the Juvi court whereas other jurisdiction will adjudicate the minor as an adult and deal with him in adult court where the penalties are stiffer than in Juvi court.
2007-05-20 07:57:01 · answer #9 · answered by QueenLori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can be arrested. You may get off with a fine, but only after you are arrested, depending on what state you live in.
2007-05-16 10:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by aftergl0w12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the arrest has nothing to do with age, if they have proof he did it, or a warrant, they will arrest him. but yeah, he is subject to all the laws that adults are, and more. if he breaks the law and it is a law that is for everyone (like B and E and theft) he is a juvinile deliqient, if he breaks a law that is only for minors (ie curfew) he is a status offender. if they decide to charge him with a fealony, they could and prolly will charge him as an adult.
2007-05-16 10:23:02 · answer #11 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋