I'm Being Tried As An Adult: Why Juvenile's Are Sometimes Brought Into The Legal System
When people under the age of 18 commit crimes, they are treated differently than adults. Their trials follow a different circumstance and they usually receive different punishments. However, some circumstances cause juvenile's to be tried as adults. Why does this happen? And how can it be defended?
Most Juvenile Crimes Are Processed Differently
Juvenile's get certain rights and protections because of their lack of some constitutional rights. This might seem harsh, but they actually don't have the right to a trial by a jury of their peers.
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