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Can a 16 year-old go to jail in PA?

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They could be sent to jail. If the prosecution charges them as an adult and they are found guilty.

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Yes, a 16 year-old can be charged and prosecuted as an adult in Pennsylvania for certain crimes. However, the juvenile justice system typically handles cases involving minors.

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