Is there any different treatment for criminals under the age of 18 vs. those over 21? No matter the crime?
2007-11-25 03:14:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
if your 18 your an adult, The prosecuters have tried individuals only 13 as an adult, so I think it depends on the severity of the crime,
2007-11-25 05:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by SPACEGUY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, today is nothing like back in the 1980's. Why because statically juveniles has the highest rate of crime. In the 80's you can get away with anything as a juvenile, today there are harsher punishment for juveniles. So if I were you I stay away from getting into trouble. Go to school and become a professional something make a lot of money the legal way. Stay away from your friends that are misbehaving because they going to suck you into there problems.
2007-11-25 12:07:08 · answer #2 · answered by John 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the crime a felony or a misdemeanor? That will determine whether the sentence is harsh or leniant, whether it will go to juvenile court or regular court. Also, the judge will take into account any previous infractions with the law. If you are a teenager, you already know the differnce between right and wrong, so don't break any laws.
2007-11-25 11:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by rnwallace07 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the nature of the crime and if its your first offence.
although in my opinion, kids who commit a crime shouldnt be treated any different from the adults, they already know right from wrong, they decided to screw up thier lives and they should pay the consequences. how else are they going to learn? if parents have done all they can to teach them good values and the kids decide to go left instead of right, then the child is at fault and learn to live with the consequences of his or her actions.
2007-11-25 12:37:26 · answer #4 · answered by bloodredchylde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, being a minor usually always will get you a lighter sentence unless you are tried as an adult.
2007-11-25 11:31:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, for heinous crimes, you will be treated and tried as an adult.
2007-11-25 15:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well yes depends on the judge and state you are in really.
2007-11-25 11:17:40 · answer #7 · answered by bmetzger1988 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.. If yer related to a cop, or if yer a black football player who kills two white people.. the're even MORE lenient.
2007-11-25 11:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋