2007-11-30 15:36:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, they should. If they act like an adult, they should be punished like an adult. The punishment should fit the crime.
2007-11-30 15:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think they should be tried as adults if they commit a violent crime. Many studies have been done and if they are not punished as teens they will most likely commit the same crime or one similar to it as adults. If it were a non violent offense I would probably say no...just depends on the circumstances though.
2007-11-30 23:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are times when it is far beyond what an insane man would do, and the only answer can be to try them as an adult. But if its only a violent crime, they still haven't learned what their actions still truly do to others. Punishment is not existent to hurt but rather to heal.
2007-11-30 23:44:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, assuming they aren't developmentally delayed then they know the difference between right and wrong. There is the simple adage: If you can't do the time, then don't do the crime.
They can't commit adult crimes, and then claim too be juveniles when it's convenient for them. If they want to be treated like juveniles, then their parents should be held responsible for their crimes.
2007-12-01 00:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, do the crime like an adult, do the time like an adult, and with adults. here in California they have special prisons/housing for these little gangsters. why separate them? they aren't any better then the other criminals!
2007-11-30 23:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES YES YES
It breaks down to the saying " you do the crime you do the time"
It shouldn't matter what age they are
So do you think hypothetically if a 13y/o went upto your mom, and shot her face in.. that that kid should go to juvy or prison
2007-11-30 23:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by E-ROCK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Most states have an age limit for when you can be tried as an adult. Some have none.
2007-11-30 23:54:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
they keep complaining about being treated like children so why not?
2007-11-30 23:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by Valley Mental Health tooele Utah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes........if they dont know right from wrong, then its time they learn
2007-11-30 23:45:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT DEPENDS ON A FEW THINGS. AGE,INTELLIGENCE LEVEL,AND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THEY HAVE DONE.
2007-11-30 23:42:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋