What is the punishment for murder if you're a minor?

Question

What is the punishment for murder if you are a minor?

I have seen movies where the punishment is just going to Juvinile prison and get out someday, how long do you stay in? do you get out? or get the electric chair?

What if the murder was done just to protect somebody?

One murder
Someone in the age of 14-17 is the murderer.

Im watchin Gridiron gang, and I wanted too see the accuracy of the movie :)

Answer 1

It all depends on how the crime was committed, why, if there was motive and if it was planned. Kids under the age of 8 are legally not able to have the malice(Motive)to commit a crime so they can not be charge. If they are between 9-15 they will go to a juvenile detention center for at least 10 years or more and can not receive the death penalty.

If they are 16 or 17 they are eligible to be charged as an adult if the crime meets certain standards. It has to have been planned or there would have to be extreme trauma or wounds caused to the victim such as multiple stab wounds. The prosecution would have to prove there was motive and a intent to kill. Then they get the exact same punishment as anyone else would. Death penalty would be a possibility.

Answer 2

Movies are not accurate. REALITY isn't accurate. There are so many circumstances, and there are also differences in the laws of each state.

First, there are the justifications. As you said, a murder to protect someone. Self defense, or defense of another, is a reasonable... well... defense in court. So, if you're convicted, the jury didn't buy that part. And so it doesn't matter. Well, maybe it does.

There are two degrees of murder and the penatlies are different for each. 2nd degree murder does not necessarily mean a life sentence (and often doesn't).

A minor, who is not subject to the laws for adults, is not considered fully responsible under the law. Hence, they're not held to any legal contracts, either. So, at worst, they'll go to a juvenile correction facility, which really is just prison for minors, but their sentence ends at the age of majority.

Now, a lot of kids at 17 use that exact excuse to go on rampages, knowing that the most they'll get is a year in juvie prison. Even though they legally cannot be held responsible as a minor, it can be shown that they understand the principles and repercussions of their actions. In such cases, they can then be tried as adults.

Again, though, like I said, a LOT of it depends on the circumstances of a particular incident. Every case is different and many factors are taken into consideration during sentencing.

Answer 3

A minor is someone under 16 years-old, not 14-17. If it was done to protect someone I'm sure there would be no sentence as it would be self-defense. If it wasn't for that, theres a chance they can be tried as an adult and/or go to juvie for a while.

Answer 4

A minor over 14 will be tried as an adult if it is determined that keeping the minor within the juvenile system would grossly endanger other minors.

Answer 5

It will vary according to circumstances in each case. However I can tell you a true story. My second cousin shot and killed his father at 14. He proved his father was abusive and was sentenced to juvenile hall. He stayed there until he was 18 then he was released. He was placed on probation for 10 years.

Answer 6

i donno but probably like a long sentance in juvy then be moved to real prison when ur old enough then get out... but u wouldnt get a full sentence because youth are not considered to have full developed brains and there for dont understand there actions

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Answer 7

I think they have to write a hundred times on the blackboard; 'I will not murder, etc.'