Question

Should Juvenile Offenders Be Tried as Adults? Very few issues challenge a nation's ideas about the process of human development and its criminal justice system like that of juvenile crime. The debate about whether or not underage offenders should be tried as adults is a heated one to say the least.

Answer 1

Points in favour & against of 'Juvenile offenders being tried as Adults'

Step-by-step explanation:

• Point In favour of 'Juvenile offenders being tried as Adults' -

They might not be completely developed personalities at the time of committing crime. Counselling, guidance etc may assist reshaping their personalities for better.

• Point against 'Juvenile offenders being tried as Adults' -

A person mindful enough to commit a crime should not be considered immature of knowing socio - ethical & legal right wrong. Not punishing that person might indirectly encourage criminal behaviour among juveniles