Juvenile Court In America

1899 was the first time we ever saw a juvenile court in America. During this time it was very common for children to be charged as adults. The courts believing by the age of seven, a child understands their full intents. Fast fowarding to 2015, we frown upon this concept. We have seen many cases in recent years where the courts have tried to charge children as adults. But many court cases have be denied. By the late 1980’s to early 1990’s murder rates rise within juveniles. This brought a new legislation that allowed many juveniles to be transferred to criminal court. On average 13,000 juveniles are transferred to criminal courts each year. What is making America change their mind on this topic? Children who commit adult crimes, are they actually
truly innocent? This topic is truly important for America. In 2015 we have seen a rise in juvenile cases, involving murder, rape, and petty theft. If we keep seeing kids get away with crimes, we won’t see a change in society. Or even see these rates go down in juvenile cases. I will analyze both arguments against and for children charged as adults. I believe that many kids do fully understand the consequences that comes from their actions.