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Juveniles (supposedly) lack the maturity to understand the wrongness of their actions. Hence, punishment is lighter, so they are educated in consequences without having their life unduly ruined by a simple mistake.
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What is a good thesis statement for juveniles tried as adults?
Laws vary by state, and depending on what the crime was, but in general, yes, juveniles can be tried as adults if the juvenile court certifies them as an adult and transfers the case to criminal court.
How can juveniles prevent themselves from being tried as adults?
The best way is to not commit a crime.
What is juvenile trial is?
A juvenile trial means that the individual is being tried with the penalites that would apply if the crime is committed by a juvenile. There are different penalties for juveniles and adults. Many times juveniles can be tried as adults, so in a 'juvenile trial' they are being tried as a juvenile and the lesser penalties would apply.
What is the significance of the breed v Jones?
Set a precedent that juveniles can not be tried and acquitted in juvenile court then tried again in "adult" criminal court. Basically, the constitutional protection from double jeopardy applies to juveniles as well as adults.
Who was the first juveniles to be tried as an adult?
This question can't really be answered because children were tried as adults from the time that the country was settled until relatively recently.
Should status offenders be treated differently than juvenile delinquents?
There is no comparison to be made. Juveniles are juveniles and the law says they should be treated differently from adults, regardless of the charge against them.
What rights do juveniles have that adults do not?
Their "rights" are the same as that of any other citizen. As juveniles, they do have some PRIVILEGES though. One is not be tried in "adult" court - and to be more leniently trreated because of their age - and to be incarcerated in less restrictive conditions than adult prisoners.
What did the US Supreme Court case Graham v Florida prohibit for juveniles tried as adults?
Graham v. Florida, 560 US __ (2010)(08-7412)The US Supreme Court voted 6-3 that juveniles tried as adults for non-homicide crimes cannot be sentenced to life without possibility of parole.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
What would happen if Juveniles killed the US governors?
Persons under legal age may still be tried as adults in court, depending upon their age and the conditions.
Do juveniles who commit crimes have more or fewer rights than adults?
Juvenile because juveniles aren't charged as badly as adults.
How do you spell juvinals?
The likely word is the plural noun "juveniles" (non-adults, or teenagers).
How do you write a research paper on trying juveniles as adults?
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