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The prosecutor may recommend it to the judge, and the judge makes the decision.
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Can a minor go to federal prison as a 17 year old?
Yes, a 17-year-old can be tried as an adult in federal court and if convicted, can be sentenced to federal prison. The decision to try a minor as an adult is typically based on the severity of the crime and the minor's criminal history.
How is a minor charged as an adult?
In the state of North Carolina an adult age in courts is 16, so if a 16 yr old commits a crime he/she will be tried in adult court. 14 year olds can also be tried in adult court if he/she commits a major felony. Say a 14 year old shoots his mom, he would be tried in adult court. Say a 14 yr old steals from a store, or some small crime, he will not be tried in adult court.
What is the maximum punishments for a juvenile who assaults another?
It depend on if the court decides to charge you as a minor or as an adult. Just because someone is not 18 years old does not mean they will not charge you as an adult for a crime.
How much time can a minor in NJ get for carrying a gun?
If tried a a juvenile, a minor may be committed to the custody of the state until they become an adult. That could be a very long time.
How can a 17 year old girl live with her mom if her dad wont let her?
Depends on what adult age is in your state, assuming you are a minor legally, custodial parent decides.
Can a Parent of an Adult file civil suit against an minor for gifts the adult gave the minor?
No. You play no part in the adult giving a gift to the minor.
Does a judge decide whether a sixteen year old will be tried in teen court or adult court?
Whether a sixteen-year-old is judged as an adult or a minor depends on the laws of the jurisdiction in which he or she is arrested and tried. There is no such thing as "teen court," by the way. There is juvenile court, where cases involving minors of any age are tried.
In Alabama If your a minor and you have a baby are you legally an adult?
No. You are a minor with a baby. 18 is the age you become an adult.
What age a minor can be charge in California as an adult?
It depends on what the crime is. Lets say a 15 year old commited murder with proof and they say they have no mental issues then they will be probably tried as an adult! It just depends on the crime and they jury!
Should teenagers be tried as adults?
No.for some felonies they are. even when they are guilty, they are put into a minor facility until they become adult in age and then moved to a regular jail.
What trouble can a minor get in if he hits an adult And the minor is 17?
He will probably be charged as an adult and face trial for assault and battery.
If minor has parent permission and gets pregnant by an adult?
A parent that gives permission for a minor to have sex with an adult is committing a crime, as is the adult with whom the minor has sex. Think about it. If it is okay for a parent to give permission for a minor to have sex with an adult, at what age is ok? 15? 12? 10? What about 4 or 5? It is the responsibility of the parent to protect their minor child.
