At what age should a juvenile be charged as a ***** in a court of law?

Question

Some states are wanting to lower the age to as young as 12.

Answer 1

At 12 one knows the difference between right and wrong. If a youthful offender did something terrible to one of my loved ones, I would not be interested in the kind of ********* he or she had or their mental capacity, I would only be interested in their punishment.

Answer 2

Tough question. In most cases, I say 18 is the right age. But, when the offender is truly dangerous, it simply isn't enough to have him incarcerated for a few months, until he turns 18, then set him loose to victimize someone again.

Answer 3

Depends on what crime is done

Answer 4

This tells me our society is getting worse at an ever younger age...I believe ******** committing ***** crimes should be charged the same as an *****, right along with their parents.

Answer 5

Undecided

Answer 6

Amazing how people have come up with a random number that is supposed to determine a person rights and responsibilities,...

Answer 7

It depends on the crime and the individual. If the crime is violent in nature like ****, *******, or murder, yes they should be charged as an *****.

Answer 8

18

Answer 9

As long as they lower all the other things that go with being an ***** too, like drinking, driving, ***, getting a job, leaving home etc...either your an ***** or your not.

Answer 10

18

Answer 11

At 12 one knows the difference between right and wrong. If a youthful offender did something terrible to one of my loved ones, I would not be interested in the kind of ********* he or she had or their mental capacity, I would only be interested in their punishment.

Answer 12

Depends on the crime.

Answer 13

Old enough to do the crime then old enough to do the time.

Answer 14

Not where I live. They keep them in separate facilities, as they should.

Answer 15

If a 12 year old was given the same punishment as an *****, would that mean they'd have to share a prison cell with an ***** too and group shower with them etc?

Answer 16

Depends on the crime. Premeditated murder should be tried as an *****.

Answer 17

I think 18 should remain the legal age. That is the age to vote, go in the Service, and other ***** life choices. I think the variable should be past the age of 16 if required.

Answer 18

if they are old enough to do the crime then they are old eough to do the time. people who had thier houses broken into, or have been robbed , o have had their prperty damaged or beaten up or any other crime that these kids do do not feel any less grief if the offender is a teenager or if they are 50. the impact on thier life is the same . we are way too soft witht hem when we should be coming down tough on them while they are young so they understand conseqences

Answer 19

Whatever age they can comprehend right from wrong. Some ******** belong in jail.

Answer 20

For some things, I think 16 qualifies... otherwise, 18 is a good age.

Answer 21

16

Answer 22

Thirteen

Answer 23

Depends on the crime.