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What type of court a juvenile is tried in?
In most jurisdiction juveniles are tried in a separate "juvenile court" unless they commit a serious crime that has the court elevate their offender status to that of an 'adult.' Then the juvenile is tried in adult court.
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.
Should juvenile offenders age 12 and above be treated as adults?
Not in most instances and that is the reason they have hearings to establish whether a person should be tried in adult or Juvenile court. In a murder case they often are where in a shoplifting case they are tried in juvenile court and should be. One deciding factor that the courts consider is the persons history, if a 12 year old has committed varying degrees of crimes and they seem to be escalating in severity then the court will rule for adult court.
Do juveniles adjudicated to adult court have the right to vote?
Not until they are 18, and many states do not allow convicted felons to vote, therefore if the juvenile was tried as an adult in a felony case, he or she might not be able to vote even after turning 18.
What is the difference between adult and juvenile court?
Juvenile court is very different than normal adult court. For starters, juveniles are not actually accused of crimes. They are found to be delinquent. This is a civil status, not a criminal prosecution. Normally all files and the actual courtroom are closed to the public (whereas most other courts are public record.) Procedurally, the trial follows a similar pattern (opening statements, state's case, defense's case, closing) and both sides are held to the same rules of evidence. However, the judge may play a more active role than in an adult criminal trial and juries are rarely used. If a juvenile is found to be delinquent (not guilty) he/she is sentenced by the judge. Typically, the court has wide discretion and a variety of options available, rather than just confinement. The court may order that the juvenile be placed in an alternative program where he/she would be taught life skills and earn their high school diploma or GED. The court typically has a variety of programs and classes to choose from. Confinement periods are typically very short and used only in the most serious cases.Once a juvenile reaches the age of adulthood, his/her juvenile record is or can be sealed. The juvenile record generally cannot be used against him/her in a later criminal charge.
What does it mean to fight for your fitness as a juvenile?
The court is attempting to send the juvenile to be tried in adult court
What type of court a juvenile is tried in?
In most jurisdiction juveniles are tried in a separate "juvenile court" unless they commit a serious crime that has the court elevate their offender status to that of an 'adult.' Then the juvenile is tried in adult court.
What happens when a child is charged with a first degree felony?
They'll at least be sent to juvenile hall. In some jurisdictions, it is possible for them to be tried as an adult.
What sociologist tried to establish a juvenile court system?
Jane Addams was the sociologist that tried to establish a juvenile court system. She did not feel that children that were accused of crimes should be dealt with in the same manner as adult criminals.
Should a juvenile be tried as an adult?
It depends on the juvenile and the offense.
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.
How do you use the words juvenile and adult in a sentence?
For serious crimes, a juvenile can sometimes be tried as an adult. The jail will not put a juvenile offender in a cell with an adult offender.
Should juveniles have their own court?
They should and they do. It is called Juvenile Court, and is presided over by Juvenile Court Judges and Magistrates. This is the venue that Juveniles will be tried in provided they have not been moved to the adult venue, which is possible in most states at the age of thirteen.
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.
How does the government trial teenagers?
The answer to this question depends on many factors. Juveniles may be routed through a separate system; however, different states define "juvenile" differently for criminal court purposes. In some states, the juvenile court has jurisdiction through the age of 17, while in others the cut-off is younger. Even in those states in which the juvenile court may have jurisdiction over teenagers up to the age of 17, there are certain circumstances under which teenagers might be tried as adults. For instance, some states have laws requiring that any person accused of a particular crime be tried in adult court. In others, the prosecution may decide whether to commence juvenile proceedings or file charges in adult court, and/or the court may "waive" a juvenile into adult court.
What have people done to go to juvenile hall?
The same things people do who go to adult prison. Where you go depends on if you are tried as an adult or juvenile.
Should juvenile offenders age 12 and above be treated as adults?
Not in most instances and that is the reason they have hearings to establish whether a person should be tried in adult or Juvenile court. In a murder case they often are where in a shoplifting case they are tried in juvenile court and should be. One deciding factor that the courts consider is the persons history, if a 12 year old has committed varying degrees of crimes and they seem to be escalating in severity then the court will rule for adult court.
