It doesn't matter the crime; drug selling, robbery, murder, vandalism...
Do you think that a person under the age of 18 should be treated differently than one over 21 because they are not of legal age yet?
2007-11-19 00:06:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Typically, yes. Kids under the age of 18 are still developing socially. This is supported by a vast amount of developmental psychological research. So while a 17 year old who commits robbery and murder is unlikely to develop into an upstanding citizen, the theory is that it's possible, and therefore society should not give up on him and label him a criminal the way that it would with a 30-year old.
Note: I think I disagree with Bill H (above) in almost every way possible, politically speaking, but he's seems to be right on with his answer.
2007-11-19 00:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by Buying is Voting 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 16 twelve months previous must be dealt with a similar on the 22year previous, at 16 you already know perfect from incorrect, in Scotland your an human being at 16, can marry and purchase your own residence, i do not imagine a 16year previous is any different in difficulty-free words way i imagine that's different is in the experience that they have got a condition both the 22 twelve months previous or the 16year previous, also it depence on the crime homicide definite equivalent yet different issues perchance no longer a lot... also 16you are extra mature yet perchance like 12 or perhaps 14 its somewhat immature.... difficult to say, on the top of the day we were given to leave it as a lot because the regulation no count number number what we element
2016-10-24 11:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It seems odd to me when kids commit really bad crimes the courts want to treat them like adults. Committing a really bad crime is proof they are not mature.
2007-11-19 00:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by wendy t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The punishment for those under 18 should be tailored more towards rehabilitation than punishment. That said, viscious crimes i.e. assault, rape, murder should be punished as adults .
2007-11-19 00:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Children's Hearings system in Scotland is worth a look.
2007-11-19 00:30:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over 14 (and not mentally deficient) kids, know right from wrong. Its really that simple.
2007-11-19 00:32:51 · answer #6 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the crime
2007-11-19 00:17:57 · answer #7 · answered by chiefpd761 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are old enough to do the crime you are old enough to do the time!!!!!
2007-11-19 00:35:56 · answer #8 · answered by maria z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋