By trying juveniles as adults it could help stop minors from committing violent crimes or any crimes at all. ... Today's youth take advantage of the outdated court systems and commit crimes because they know they won't get in very much trouble.
The two primary advantage that juveniles have as a convicted adult offender is that there is access to schooling and vocational skill development. Youth services will provide some of these services as well, but from an instructional perspective instead of trying to develop a life skill.
If they are convicted as juveniles, they would gain freedom from the system at age 25. ...
Deter and minimize crimes committed by minors. ...
Brings justice to the victims. ...
Correct a case of blind justice. ...
Trial by jury. ...
Minors will be put at risk.