Why Juveniles Should Be Tried As Adults

I feel the law should be abolished is that the juvenile can be charged as an adult in the legal court system. The traditional rule is that anyone who is under 18 is a juvenile and will be tried in the juvenile court system. However, in certain circumstances, almost every state now allows for youths below the age of 18 to be tried as an adults. Some states give juvenile court judges to power to have juvenile’s case tried in adult criminal court. Some states give power to prosecutors the power to decide whether or not a juvenile will be tried as an adult. In some states,
If juvenile are tried one as an adult and then juveniles will be tried as an adult in all cases. In a few cases, such as a murder or rape, the assumption is that a juvenile should be tried as an adult unless the trial court rules that the case should be sent to juvenile court. Some states have laws that require a youth’s case to be tried in adult court these laws usually based this automatic transfer on the youth’s age, the seriousness or type of crime, and the juvenile’s prior record.
The consequences of transfer are very serious.
You will be tried as an adult and can face the same penalties as adults, including life without parole. If convicted, you will have an adult criminal record which can significantly affect future education and employment opportunities. An adult conviction can also result in the loss of rights, including the right to vote and the right to own a firearm. These are only a few examples of the consequences to transfer and this list is by no means exhaustive. What Obstacles Would a Juvenile Face in Adult Court? The consequences of a conviction in an adult criminal court are heavier, but the adult court itself may present challenges during the
trial.
Most minors lack the reasoning skills to understand what is expected, asked or owed to them by the police, the prosecution and the judge. Even when the juvenile does understand his or her rights, the minor may still lack the experience to use them correctly. Given that actual adults often have trouble understanding their rights this can be a particularly ugly fight for juveniles treated as adults.
Falsely believing that an arrest means they are guilty. As a result, false confessions are common because juveniles don’t fully understand the right to remain silent. Falsely believing they must speak in court. Believing any information regarding their legal status from a police officer or a prosecutor. Making or accepting plea deals should not be done without the assistance of a defense attorney. Waiving their right to a public defender because of a misplaced distrust of authority figures or a misunderstanding. Although a juvenile tried as an adult will face harsher penalties if convicted, the minor will also have access to the same constitutional rights that an adult would have, rights which are restricted in juvenile court. The most important right and the main reason a criminal defense attorney would want the trial in adult court is to have the right to a jury trial.