What would the punishment be for a juveniles crime?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

the 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.

Answer 3

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.