2007-12-04 10:31:38 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Depends, if tried as an adult she could be held for life. A lot depends on the state where it was done, and the circumstances behind the murder. Even if tried as an adult, however, she could not be executed, as per a supreme court ruling.
2007-12-04 10:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by czekoskwigel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of variables to how much time she would get. Premeditation is the big one though. If the prosecutors can prove that she thought about doing the deed before she did it, then they could easily give her life.
Whether or not they try them as an adult is also another one. If she is tried as a juvenile, then they will probably give her a sentence that is less harsh than one that the would give to her if they tried her as an adult.
Geography also plays a considerable role. Racism is still a factor in many court cases, and could affect the outcome. Also, the specific laws in the state that she committed the crime in comes into play.
2007-12-04 10:43:32 · answer #2 · answered by Rick S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what state you live in. Here in Texas the youngest if I am not mistake was 12 years of age. And served 24 years and appealed his own trial and got life. The laws are different in each state. I also am aware of 16-17 year olds that get tried for murder and get the adult punishment here.
2007-12-04 10:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by dreamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how gruesome the murder was. They could try you as an adult if you admit that you knew what you were doing and you don't regret it. If you pleaded insanity you would be put in a mental institution for a very long time. My point is: Either way your going to be locked up for at least half your entire life.
2007-12-04 10:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the type of murder cuz she could be tried as an adult but unless its really gruesome and w/o cause i doubt they would and it also depends on whether she says it was in self-defense and they buy it or maybe sum psychological disorder, if she was being raped/abused repeatedly and traumatized by that....but it jus depends on the situation, how it was done, and why and what the jury decides 2 do. She could end up in juvie for a few years with probation for like ever after that or maybe even jus probation (but don't get your hopes u for that).
2007-12-04 10:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's first degree, life in prison, probably with chance of parole
nobody who is under 18 at the time of a murder can receive a death sentence
2007-12-04 10:33:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can try you as an adult in most states in that case you would be sentenced to death or life without parole,they would keep you in a juvenile lock up until you turned 18 then transfer you to prison.So f you are thnking about it please think about the conseqences long and hard there are better ways to solve the problem.God Bless.
2007-12-04 10:36:56 · answer #7 · answered by wanna know 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state, the lawyer, and if the offender had a prior record. It could be juvenile detention, or life in prison depending on if the girl is charged as an adult.
2007-12-04 10:35:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think tht person will get sent to jail but juve. instead because they are not considered as a adult but that person might get at least 9 or 10 months.
2007-12-04 10:35:32 · answer #9 · answered by Shawty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the laws of your state as to whether you would be tried as an adult. If you were, it would be a long long time.
2007-12-04 10:34:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋