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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.
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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.
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 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.
Why were youth courts introduced?
With the theory that young, inexperienced-in-the-ways-of-life juveniles should not be tried in the same system as adults and they should be shown more leniency and forgiveness in the hopes that maturity would straighten them out withouit being exposed to the harsh realities of the criminal world.I leave it to the reader to make their own determination as to whether this has actually worked out in practice.
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.
Why should juveniles be tried as adults?
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.
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 you agree that juveniles to be tried and convicted as adults?
depending the crime when juveniles go to juvenile hall they learning a lesson and gives them a taste of being convicted as adults so they know how it feelsAdded: Yes. At some age (between the "age of reason" and their 18th birthday) , minors DO learn and know the difference between right and wrong. For certain particularly heinous crimes, right now, some states can certify a minor for trial in adult court.
Can juveniles be taken into custody for offenses that adults cannot be taken in for?
A crime is a crime and persons committing such are held accountable regardless of their age. Of course there are some obscure acts which would apply to juveniles rather then an adult, such as delinquency of a minor, habitual truancy, run aways, etc. Juveniles are in general adjudicated differently than adults. If a juvenile commits a felony crime the judge decides whether or not he or she should be tried under adult statutes.
What rights do adults have that juvenilles 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.
Which is correct Have tried or had tried?
The correct phrase is 'Had tried. The word 'had' represents a past-tense statement.
