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If one is given Youthful offender can they be tried as adult in court for the crime?
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Who conducts trails for offenders under 17?
Youthful offenders who are under the age of 17 when they commit a crime, come under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court system. If a crime is committed after the age of 17, the offender will be considered an adult offender. Depending on the severity of the crime, some under the age of 17, may be tried as an adult.
In Alabama can a person aged 21 plead youthful offender regardless of crime and juvenile record?
the youthful offender age is under 21.
How old do you have to be for a youthful offender?
A "youthful offender" (YO) is any person who is sentenced as such by the court or is classified as such by the Department of Corrections pursuant to section 958.04.[FN1] There are two ways by which a defendant can become entitled to the benefits of the YO statute. Either the trial court can sentence the defendant as a YO, or the Department of Corrections can designate a defendant who was sentenced as an adult to be a YO.[FN2] Qualification Pursuant to section 958.04, F.S., the court may sentence as a YO any person: (a) Who is at least 18 years of age or who has been transferred for prosecution to the criminal division of the circuit court pursuant to chapter 985; (b) Who is found guilty of or who has tendered, and the court has accepted, a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to a crime that is, under the laws of this state, a felony if the offender is younger than 21 years of age at the time sentence is imposed; and (c) Who has not previously been classified as a youthful offender under the provisions of chapter 985; however, a person who has been found guilty of a capital or life felony may not be sentenced as a YO under the Youthful Offender Act
How does jail affect minors who have committed murder?
He/she would face the same punishment as a normal person, prison for like 120 years.Added; For a crime that serious, the court would probably move the case from juvenile court to adult court for trial as an adult offender.
Will youthful offender apply to a speeding ticket if you've already had a stop sign ticket in Alabama?
The term Youthful Offender is a status given to someone under the age of 21 who decides to be charged as a youthful offender instead of being charged with another crime. Youthful Offender status is usually reserved for much greater offenses than a speeding ticket. Youthful Offender was set up to give juveniles a somewhat second chance instead of having an offense on their record that would haunt them for the rest of their lives. If you are young, and I am assuming you are, just pay the ticket and move on with life. A speeding ticket is not the end of the world and will not prevent you from being hired nor is it so horrible that it will haunt you for the rest of your life. In other words, it is not great enough to warrant youthful offender status nor would this status likely be granted by a Judge considering the circumstances.
What are the two types of cases that juvenile courts handle?
A case involving an offender under the age of 18.
In court of Texas is 17 adult?
it depends on how serious the crime commited is. i believe they can try a child at 16 as an adult if the crime is serious enough
Should kids be tried the same as adult in court?
If the child has the same understanding and commits a crime as an adult, then issuing a sentence that fits the crime is appropriate.
Difference between criminal act and an act of delinquency?
the differnce between a criminal act and a delinquency act in school violance
How do courts treat juvenile offenders?
They are treated more leniently than adult offenders, with an eye towards rehabilitation and showing them the error of their actions. Other than that, a crime is a crime, and whether the offender is a juvenile or not, the legal system will address their offense.
The philosophy that crime does not pay when an offender experiences harsh penalties is?
what is the philosophy that crime does not pay when an offender experiences harsh penalties
When a person is sentenced by the court it means the?
They have been found guilty of the crime. The court will then set the sentence for the offender. It can be jail or prison time or may be a fine or restitution or even a combination of these.
