Can sixteen-year-olds go to jail

Answer 1

If he breaks the law, of course he can go to jail.
Yes. And if an adolescent is charged as an adult they will go to prison.
Depending upon the type of offense, a minor can absolutely go to jail in the United States. In fact, if a minor is accused of murder and is tried as an adult, they could go to prison or even be executed.

Answer 2

Yes, though it will vary from state to state and it will depend on the crime. For instance, in Alabama, at 16, a typical crime will get the person placed in Juvenile Detention. However, a Class A or B felony can get that person put in jail. Further, the DA can always make a motion to transfer a case to adult court depending on the facts of the case or the person's legal history.

Answer 3

The minimum age to go to jail or prison is 18, unless the juvenile is certified as an adult through the courts, which happens on occasion.

Answer 4

yes. anyone over 11 can go to jail, and be charged as an adult

Answer 5

yes. even a 10 year old can go to jail for murder. or for the intent to stab with a local kitchen knife. its against the law and they will go to jail for the rest of there life.

Answer 6

Yes, a sixteen year old can go to jail. Depending on the crime, the prosecutor may charge them as an adult.

Answer 7

They most certainly can and do.