Why Shouldn T Juveniles Be Tried As Adults?

Other people argue that Juveniles may not have the mental capacity to know that this is wrong. This is, in fact, wrong in most cases. A child no matter what the age should know that killing or performing other atrocious acts on others is wrong.There are some exceptions such as mental illness and adverse effects from medications. According to https://flowpsychology.com/10-pros-and-cons-of-juveniles-being-tried-as-adults/, “because teenagers have full control over their thoughts and actions. If they do not have the moral compass instilled in them by that time, then they are very likely to commit more crimes.” This implies that, should teenagers not be tried as adults, they may never learn their lesson.Even if they don’t from harsher punishments; at least they will

Imagine yourself as a teenager rotting away in a jail cell your whole life. More importantly, imagine that the reason your are there is because your were trying to protect yourself. Erik Jensen, 17, and Nathan Ybanez, 15, were sentenced to prison for life without parole. Nathan struck his mother with fireplace tongs; then he, Erik, and their friend, Brett Benson, destroyed the evidence. Brett took a plea bargain. Some say they deserve life because of their crime, but they were not in the right place of mind. Therefore, justice was not served in either case.

Erik Jensen and Nathan Ybanez were both sentenced to life in prison without parole after being charged with felony murder in regards to the death of Nathan’s mother, Julie Ybanez. However, many people believe this sentencing to be too harsh due to the ages of the boys (who were 16 and 17). Many people also believe that Erik Jensen shouldn’t have been given life without parole even if he was an adult because it was never proven that he was involved with the murder, only tampering with evidence, as he helped Ybanez clean up the crime scene and remove Julie Ybanez’s body. Others believe Erik played an equal part of the murder, because he never attempted to intervene, his fingerprints were on the murder weapon, and his knees were covered in Mrs. Ybanez’s blood.

Juveniles should be considered as adults at courts because they need to learn from their mistakes, they are old enough to know what they do, and they have to be considered as adults on how bad the crime was at court. Juveniles should be considered as adults so they can learn about what they did wrong.

Juveniles should be tried as adults because they only serve a few years in prison for doing harsh things. Manuel Sanchez and John Duncan committed a bloody murder by shooting a man several times in the chest, and John and Manuel were only twelve years old at the time. For example, “ It was a brutal, callous, bloody murder. But what is even more shocking to people in the small Washington town of Wenatchee is that John Duncan and Manuel Sanchez are only twelve years old.” I found this information in the article “ Rethinking Juvenile Justice” ( John, 1). Instead of the boys

The brain is considered undeveloped until one is in their mid-20s. At the age of 13, youths are known to have an undeveloped sense of responsibility, and lack a great deal of maturity. Which causes them to have little control over their environment. The two girls at age 13 accused of attempting murder on a classmate show them to be two dangerous individuals. But, for them to plan this to impress a fictional internet character shows their decisions are made due to their immature psychological level of their age.

Other sources, such as USA Today, states that the murders got what they deserved by going to prison for the rest of their lives, with a possibility of parole. To conclude, It is clear to see that although people should believe that even if a very young child commits a crime, they still should have to pay the price for their actions. Having the justice system choose the fate is fairer to the victim’s family because they can rest easier knowing that they are paying for what the child

Juvenile Justice Argumentative Response: Why are children only considered adults when committing crimes? Widely perceived by people in America, many feel juveniles should be held accountable for their actions and be tried as adults. Other people feel strongly that given juveniles' age and ongoing brain development, they should be offered reasonable punishment instead of solely being tried as adults. Treating children as adults is simply unfair. Despite the adult nature of the crimes, juvenile criminals should be treated as minors in the criminal justice system because of the brain's inability to understand their actions because of existing brain development in comparison to adults, juveniles should instead be offered rehabilitation and resources.

Over the last few decades there have been more and more violent crimes committed by children and young adults. Some of these children are under the age of 15, committing violent crimes such as robbery, rape, murder, gang violence. Some of these children are being tried as adults while others are tried and punished as juveniles. A juvenile offender may receive a slap on the wrist being sentenced to house arrest or parole while others are being sent to adult prisons without the possibility of parole. An adult committing these same crimes would receive a more sever sentenced.

Did you know that 16% of the crimes committed, were between the ages of 13-15 years old? Kids within that age limit, and any age limit should be tried as adults because they should be aware of what is good and what is not. An estimated 59% percent of the crimes made were under the of 18. That is over half of the crimes committed. That is why they should be tried as adults. In certain states most juveniles have to be 16 years of age to be eligible to be able to sign a adult court waiver. Also in a number of states minors from the ages 13 and above can also be subjected a waiver. However, in order for a minor to be charged as an adult they have to have a partially lengthy record amongst them. Another reason they would end up being tried, would be if the went to rehab and it didn’t work and they did something bad again. Next, laws will be addressed.

Juveniles should not be tried as adults because it is proven that children are incapable of making a rational, mature decision on their own. Adolescents have a shorter experience in the world, their brains are still developing, they do not have the same responsibilities or rights as adults and they are easily influenced at this age. Let 's say a child around the age of twelve is playing with two other friends at his house. His mother and father both work constantly so these children are alone. They are snooping around in his dad 's room and find a gun. Not being old enough to understand or realize it 's not a good idea they begin to play with it. One of the children pulls the trigger not considering what could happen. He accidentally shoots on of the other children and he was instantly killed. They decide to call 911 and before they arrive the child that accidentally shot the other tells his friend to tell them that it was his fault because hed get in trouble by his mom. The boy agrees and tells the police it was his fault and he is sent to adult prison for the maximum sentence. Children are both easily influenced and not as intelligent compared to an adult. These children are so immature and underdeveloped they should not and cannot make rational decisions on their own.

Juveniles are constantly getting charged with crimes. Sometimes the crimes juveniles commit are far worst than adults. Juvenile refers to anyone below the age of 18 that has committed a crime and will be tried in Juvenile court. Juvenile court is a tribunal having special authority to pass judgments for crimes that are committed by children or adolescents who have not attained the age of majority. A lot of people thinks juveniles should be tried as adults or repeat offenders should. Juveniles are children they should not be tried as adults they need help, rehabilitation, and their faith restored.

For example, in the Slender Man Case two young girls that society pictured as innocent attempted three types to kill their victim. The first two attempts failed as they were afraid someone would hear their victim’s cry. This proves that “it is clear that developing adolescent brain does not prevent deliberate, thoughtful actions” (Weir 12) of juveniles as “her murder was thoughtful, deliberate and cunning in its planning and execution” (Weir 8) as they didn’t want anyone to hear their victim’s scream as they stabbed her nineteen times throughout her body. Brain development is not the the issue “if brain development were the reason, then teens would kill at roughly the same rates all over the world” (Jenkins 6) which is true “it cannot be an excuse for unspeakable behavior” (Weir 12) this why we should sentence juveniles a sentence they truly receive even if it’s an adult

First, Juveniles should be trialed because at any age people know what they are doing. The quote “since 1965, the number of twelve year olds arrested for violent crimes has doubled, and the number of thirteen and fourteen year olds has tripled” (“The Juvenile system is too lenient on violent offenders” 2) illustrates that juveniles are starting to participate in more violent crimes, and it also shows that if thirteen and fourteen year olds are capable of doing violent crimes they are capable of understanding it is wrong. Another example, “an offender who lived in the eighteenth century and was seven or older would in all likelihood have been treated as an adult by the courts”

As many people fight against allowing juveniles being tried as adults there are many for this law. They say that juveniles know what they are doing and should be held responsible for their own actions. The argument is that they know that as a juvenile they are able to get away with the crime and not be held accountable for it will not show on their records when they become adults. Juvenile’s records are closed when they reach adulthood and cannot be used against them in a court of law. In the United States the justice system holds the person responsible for their own actions.