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Tragically kids have killed each other, parents, etc. this usually takes the form of gunshot violence- and once the trigger is pulled ( it is too late! the bullet shot forth on its destined track) There are a variety of legal responses. If the child is under 7 it is assumed he or she has not reached the age of reason and is not responsible, wholly or in part, for his actions- however lethal- it is thus considered to be an accident. Older than seven it is considered Juvenile Delinquency and the child may be commited to a juvenile prison, reformatory or what is popularly and euphemistically called ( the Youth House) Youth House sounds benign, even fun- like a club or a camp, it is not! this horrible tragedy DOES happen and often involves firearms, there are no second chances with a clip full in an automatic pistol- blam blam blam- is usually fatal. Gun-related (accidents) involving minors, fatal ones occur about 360 types a year, almost once a day, it is sickening.
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∙ 14y ago
Punishments for juvenile crimes vary depending on the severity of the offense and the laws in the jurisdiction, but common consequences may include community service, counseling, probation, or placement in a juvenile detention facility. In serious cases, a juvenile may be tried as an adult and face adult penalties.
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∙ 13y agothe courts have ruled that the big gun- execution , Capital punishment- is mercifully off-limits to juveniles. the old idea enshrined into law was if a child who committed a felony was under 7 ( the age of reason) NO charges would be formally filed- above that he or she could be confined to a reform school, youth house or Juvenile correction facility- the tendency was away from adult-style incarceration in the prison system. The idea of child murderers is by no means remote and it must happen often in this gun-happy world. There are cases of sibling rivalry escalating into yes (big Brother or sister- tossing a younger child out the window- with intent to kill- and often fatal results! this DOES happen and is often swept under the rug with talk of accidents ( kids do get into these too) The shock of serious- intense juvenile crime is so GROSS, it rarely figures in popular crime dramas of the Dragnet type.
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Do you believe juveniles should be put on death row?
I have been reliably advised that the purpose of this site is to present factual information rather than opinions, although I have found that sometimes I find it necessary to offer an opinion anyway. The question of whether juveniles should be executed, or indeed whether anybody should be executed remains hotly debated, and has no definitive answer. I personally am aware of many legitimate arguments that can be raised both for and against capital punishment in general. Of the people who support capital punishment, some would not wish to have it applied to juveniles, but only to adults, while others would say that any sufficiently serious crime merits a death sentence, no matter who committed that crime and no matter what age the criminal was at the time the crime was committed. My personal inclination would be to use capital punishment very rarely in the case of juveniles, but not to rule it out absolutely. There could be a crime so terrible that it must be punished by death, no matter how young the perpetrator. But that's just an opinion.
Is it fair to sentence a 13 year old in prison for life without parole?
The Supreme Court has held that sentencing juveniles to life in prison or any other crime than murder was cruel and unusual punishment. Consequently all juveniles who fit this category are being or have been resentenced.
Differentiate crime and punishment?
Crimes are the act of doing something that is not accepted by society. There are consequences for crimes--punishment. Punishments are the things you receive in response to commiting a crime. Example: Murdering is a crime. The punishment for this would be a death sentence or life in prison.
What are crimes that juveniles do?
whatever that they want Added: Juveniles are capable of committing any crime that an adult can. There are no "special" juvenile offenses.
Does punishment create crime?
intentional act against legal parameters is crime. punishment do not define crime.
What are the Esperanto words for crime and punishment?
The Esperanto word for crime is "krimo" and the word for punishment is "puno".
Is the death penalty for juveniles limited to certin crimes?
no, however they would still be given an alternative punishment for the crimes committed while underage
Does Sweden make you marry for shoplifting?
No, but it would be a suitable punishment for such a crime.
What punishment would Beccaria impose for the crime of inciting a revolution?
Death
What happens if you get arrested for gun charges?
The same as if you were arrested for any crime. You would be tried to determine if you broke the law, and if you did, what the proper punishment would be. "Gun charges" is a very vague term- punishment would depend on the crime.
The positives and negatives on capital punishment?
the positives on capital punishment; this type of punishment could reduce crime, the other side it promote crime as people would kill the witness, in order to erase information about the case
Should punishment outweigh the rewards for crime?
Of course. The punishment for a crime needs to stop people from committing the crime. If the charge for stealing a multi-thousand dollar crime was just a $200 fine, no potential criminal would think twice about it.
