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2007-06-29 04:53:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you commited murder.
2007-06-29 04:53:58 · update #1
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2007-06-29 04:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on how old you are when you go to trial. Even if you committed the murder as a minor, some states will try you as an adult.
2007-06-29 04:56:50 · answer #2 · answered by jwurz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, 18, Some states allow younger defendants convicted of serious major crimes to be charged and incarcerated as adults. The rules on this depend on the state which has jurisdiction.
2007-06-29 04:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by A M Frantz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if you were tried as a juvenile or an adult.
Let's say a 15-year-old kills a couple people. The prosecution may try his case as an adult. If convicted then he would serve out his time in prison.
There is no juvenile prison, just reform and juvenile detention centers.
2007-06-29 04:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by nellbelle7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you are in. Some are as young as 12, and some as old as 16. 14 is the norm.
2007-06-29 04:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the above. 17 here.
But someone can be tried as an adult if they are younger.
2007-06-29 04:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what the judge/prosecutor/ect all decide.
Also depends on the state.
2007-06-29 04:56:12 · answer #7 · answered by reminisence80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋