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Two significant causes of adult crime are socioeconomic factors and substance abuse. Individuals facing poverty or lack of access to education may resort to criminal activities as a means of survival. Additionally, substance abuse can impair judgment and lead to criminal behavior, as individuals may commit offenses to fund their addiction or while under the influence. Both factors highlight the complex interplay of social environment and personal choices in contributing to criminal behavior.
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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
Can an emancipated minor have a relationship with an adult?
No, emancipated or not. It's wrong and a crime for the adult.
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.
How can an 11yr old child be charged as an adult?
If the crime committed can be considered a crime only an adult would commit then the 11 year old can be charged as an adult. For example intentional murder. But this is strictly up to the judge.
If a teenager is charged with a crime she or he should be tried as an adult?
This varies from place to place. Yes. In my area of Canada the prosecution has to show that the Teenager was operating at level of an adult That the crime is of sufficient violence or depravity to require an adult penalty.
Can an adult who provides a minor with a weapon be charged with a crime?
Yes.
How can you decrease crime in America?
Require all adult citizens who have not been convicted of a violent crime to carry a handgun.
If a phone conversation is had between two adult concernig possible prostitution activities is this a prsecutable crime?
This needs more information. If they are two consenting adults who want to engage in activities together, probably not.
Can a 12 yr old be charged as an adult in a crime?
If they can justify it but it's easier when someone is closer to adult age.
What are the two basic goals of criminology?
The two basic goals of criminology are to understand and explain the causes of criminal behavior, and to develop effective strategies for preventing and controlling crime in society.
What are causes of crime rate increases in Fiji?
it is because of children who are neglected they do not have nothing but to commit crime
Can it be challenged if a person was tried for a felony in the State of Michigan as an adult and the person was 17?
It may be reason for an appeal, but frankly, a 17 year old can be charged as an adult in many cases. If the court views the crime as an "adult crime", and the 17 year old is mentally competent, he may be transferred to the adult system.
