yes...you can use it for a felony
A Defedant may be allowed to plead youthful offender in Alabama if the person is under the age of 21 at the time the criminal offense was committed. An adjudication of youthful offender is not a criminal conviction and will not appear on your history as such. Youthful offender files are confidential records. You may apply for youthful offender status in any case whether it be the smallest misdemeanor like a speeding ticket of the most heinous felonies such as murder. However, it is discretionary with the judge as to whether or not you are granted youthful offender status. I do not recall those with felonies such as murder being granted youthful offender status. You may apply for youthful offender status in a felony case although you were previously adjudicated a youthful offender in a prior misdemeanor case. However, as I mentioned, it is entirely up to the judge as to whether or not he allows you a subsequent adjudication as a youthful offender. Hope this helped.
In some states, yes.
Can a 19 year old be a youthful offender in a felony charge in New York
You. as an individual, do not "plea" a youthful offender status. That classification is given by the court after reviewing your case(s) and determining if your case(s) qualify to be adjudicated under that particular statute.
i think so, as long as u meet the age requirements. i got youthful offender on a misdemeanor burglary
"Criteria for Participation The trial court may sentence someone as a youthful offender who: is at least 18 years old or who has been transferred for criminal prosecution pursuant to ch. 985, F.S., has entered a plea or been found guilty of a felony other than a capital or life felony which was committed before the defendant's 21st birthday; and has not been previously classified as a youthful offender." See: http://www.flsenate.gov/data/Publications/2006/Senate/reports/interim_reports/pdf/2006-113cj.pdf
If you violate the conditions of your youthful offender status, you may face consequences such as having your youthful offender status revoked, being subject to more severe penalties for the original offense, and potentially having a criminal record. It is essential to comply with the terms of your youthful offender status to avoid further legal troubles.
the youthful offender age is under 21.
yes you can my son did
No.
Yes.
It is 21 in the state of Alabama