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Juvenile Tried as an Adult

There often is a possibility that a juvenile will be tried as an adult, in adult criminal court, rather than in juvenile court. The protections of a juvenile court proceeding do not exist in adult court: Court proceedings and records are not confidential, but are open to the public, and the court may impose the same sentence on the juvenile (jail time, fines, and probation) that would be imposed on an adult. The full implications of trial as an adult can be more fully explained by an attorney knowledgeable in juvenile defense law.

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When May a Juvenile Be Tried as an Adult?

Laws in some states require anyone charged with certain crimes, such as homicide, to be tried as an adult, regardless of age. Many states also provide that a juvenile must be tried as an adult if he or she has been previously found guilty of an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult.

Prosecutors are sometimes given the discretion to charge a juvenile in either adult or juvenile court. This discretion is limited to certain types of offenses, committed by juveniles over a certain age. The offenses charged are usually violent, very serious, or repeat offenses. Similarly, minor traffic offenses often may be charged in either juvenile or adult court.

Judges in virtually every state may waive juvenile court jurisdiction, and transfer a case to adult court. This typically is done at the request of the prosecutor, although some states allow a juvenile or his or her parents to request such a waiver. A hearing is usually held to determine if the case is an appropriate one for adult court. The main factor the juvenile court will consider is whether the juvenile can be helped by the juvenile court system. If the court concludes that the resources available within the juvenile court system can help the juvenile, the case should stay in juvenile court. Lawyers experienced in juvenile law will know how and when cases are referred to juvenile court.

Consequences of Trial as an Adult

A child tried as an adult will be treated no differently from an adult. Unlike in juvenile court, all court proceedings will be open to the public, and the records of the proceedings probably will be public information. The record of a child's conviction will not be sealed, but will be a public record.

The sentence imposed will also be the same as would be imposed on an adult. Any time of incarceration would probably be served in an adult correctional facility. The length of time served behind bars would also be the same as for an adult. The time to be served would not be limited to the time until the juvenile reaches a certain age. Clearly, the consequences of a child being tried as an adult can be dramatically different from what would happen if a case stayed in juvenile court.

Conclusion

The possibility that a child may be tried as an adult adds a new, and worrisome, aspect to any juvenile case. Lawyers who practice extensively in juvenile law can help you navigate and understand the processes involved.

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