Purchase Solution

Juveniles Tried in Criminal Court

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Should juveniles should be transferred to adult court and prison for criminal charges?

Support your position with at least three main points based on scholarly content and references. These points should pertain to legal, criminal, and/or psychological-developmental issues and community safety.

Explain the applicability of each of your three main points to your opinion based on scholarly content and references about legal, criminal, and/or psychological-developmental issues.

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

The solution provides information, assistance and advice in tackling the task (see above) on the topic of juveniles and the adult criminal court. Resources are listed for further information on the topic. A word (.docx) version is attached.

Solution Preview

Dear Student,
Hi and thank you for using Brainmass. The solution below should get you started. In this particular task, you are asking for help in discussing elements of juvenile justice. I suggest using this simple outline:
1. Juveniles tried as adults - opinion - 100 words
2. Evidence for position (legal, criminal, psychological) including issues - 300 words
3. Reiterate position for conclusion - 100 words
4. Resources
This outline should yield 500 words which should cover what you need. You can also use the listed resources for further exploration of the topic. All the best with your studies.

Sincerely,
AE 105878/ Xenia Jones

Juveniles and Adult Justice

Introduction

Should juveniles be tried in criminal court? Juvenile court focuses on rehabilitation of youth offenders for reintroduction to society while criminal court focuses on punishment and deterrence. I believe that the US justice system has evolved over a legacy of criminal justice genealogical history so that lessons from the past have overtime accumulated into the present system we have today. And today's de facto legal system allows for juveniles to be tried in an adult criminal court for various reasons and I respect that position. There are of course a number of arguments that are compelling that supports the opposite of my position. One of those is the developmental age of the child - ...

Solution provided by:
Xenia Rochelle Jones, MA, PhD (IP)
Education
  • MPhil/PhD (IP), Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
  • MA, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
  • Certificate, Geva Ulpan (via Universita Tel Aviv)
  • BA, University of the Philippines
Recent Feedback
  • "Thank you!:)"
  • "Excellent, thank you!:)"
  • "Thank you for your timely help. I have submitted another posting (656038) and assigned it directly to you. Please help."
  • "Thank you so much for your timely help. Much appreciated."
  • "Thanks so much for your support."
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Piaget's Theories on Development

Do you know all about Piaget's theories on development? Find out with this quiz!

Psychology

This quiz provides a general overview of psychology basics.

A Review of Qualitative and Quantitative methodologies

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Knowing the difference between the two can help in making the important decision of which to use when conducting research.

V Axis Diagnostic Tool

It's important for all therapists to know what the V Axis Diagnostic tool is and how to use it. This quiz should be taken by learners who are not familiar with the V Axis Diagnostic Tool or who need to refresh their knowledge.

Abnormal Psychology

This quiz will explore the faucets of abnormal psychology, from the question of what is abnormal, to the intricacies of DSM diagnosable disorders.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • Juvenile Courts

    I am going to supply you with information regarding juvenile court in Texas and juvenile court in Missouri and then you can use that information to write your paper. Texas - age of juveniles they deal with have to be a minimum of 14 years old.

  • Trials for Juvenile Crimes

    Taking in account the circumstances behind the crime and the criminal background of the juvenile will provide the court with insight to as why the crime was possibly committed.

  • Should Juveniles be Tried as Adults?

    Taking in account the circumstances behind the crime and the criminal background of the juvenile will provide the court with insight to as why the crime was possibly committed.

  • Criminal and juvenile justice system

    Solution; The first thing you want to do is gather information - general info about both court systems and look at what crimes are considered juvenile and what crimes are tried under the criminal justice system.

  • Death Penalty For Minors

    Juveniles can be tried as adults depending on the severity of the crime, their previous criminal record, and different state's sentencing guidelines.

  • Discussing Juvenile Procedures

    Status offenses are only criminal because the juvenile is a certain age and can be tried by circumstances of evidence or by a preponderance of evidence.

  • Juvenile Crime and Gangs: Categories of Juvenile Offenders.

    In closing, the juvenile judicial system has long been an argumentative aspect of the criminal court system. How a juvenile is tried and convicted can impact the individual and community at large.

  • Reasons For and Against Juveniles Being Tried as Adults

    They are also more sophisticated in their knowledge of such things as guns and other weapons. This exposure and knowledge is an indication that juveniles do grasp the seriousness of their actions when engaging in criminal behavior.

  • Pennsylvania's Juvenile Justice System

    Juveniles in Pennsylvania who are accused of murder are tried as an adult and seen in the adult court system. Examples of incidents that juveniles are seen for in court include underage drinking, truancy, and disorderly conduct.

View More Related Solutions