Who Violent Crimes Be Tried As Adults?
Maria Aragon
2015 February 18th
English 5/6
Period 4
Should children who commit violent crimes be tried as adults? Teenagers who commit crimes as adults should be given the same punishment as adults mainly because kids and adults should know the difference between right and wrong. Many may make mistakes but both adults and kids know what is right and what is wrong but still decide to do it. People believe we should give teens an easier sentence but some consequences that can happen if people decide to give teens an easier sentence is that many people will think that they’re not being equal and giving kids more of an opportunity, than those adults that don’t do anything so serious. Youth who commit crimes are criminals. In the …show more content…
That is why most teens make many mistakes because they don't think of the consequences that may occur after they do this and just decide to go along with it , and that nothing may happen. David Hudson Jr says, “Many juveniles are less culpable, less mature, and less responsible than adult”. It may be true that many juveniles aren't as mature than adults but they are on the verge of becoming adults and should know what is wrong and what is right, and knowing the consequences that may happen after. Juveniles struggle to define who they really are and go through tough times and dont give teens many support. Another quote of David Hudson Jr says that, “It would be misguided to equate the failing minor with those of adults” That may be true but if a teen does the same crime that an adult did both should be given equal trial for the same crime. Many people do not see that. If we live in a free/equal country they should be equal to both adult and minor, if both did the same crime. Hudson continues and says that “Invalidating life sentenced for juveniles would be one more step in the direction of making clear delineation between children and adults when it comes to
2015 February 18th
English 5/6
Period 4
Should children who commit violent crimes be tried as adults? Teenagers who commit crimes as adults should be given the same punishment as adults mainly because kids and adults should know the difference between right and wrong. Many may make mistakes but both adults and kids know what is right and what is wrong but still decide to do it. People believe we should give teens an easier sentence but some consequences that can happen if people decide to give teens an easier sentence is that many people will think that they’re not being equal and giving kids more of an opportunity, than those adults that don’t do anything so serious. Youth who commit crimes are criminals. In the …show more content…
That is why most teens make many mistakes because they don't think of the consequences that may occur after they do this and just decide to go along with it , and that nothing may happen. David Hudson Jr says, “Many juveniles are less culpable, less mature, and less responsible than adult”. It may be true that many juveniles aren't as mature than adults but they are on the verge of becoming adults and should know what is wrong and what is right, and knowing the consequences that may happen after. Juveniles struggle to define who they really are and go through tough times and dont give teens many support. Another quote of David Hudson Jr says that, “It would be misguided to equate the failing minor with those of adults” That may be true but if a teen does the same crime that an adult did both should be given equal trial for the same crime. Many people do not see that. If we live in a free/equal country they should be equal to both adult and minor, if both did the same crime. Hudson continues and says that “Invalidating life sentenced for juveniles would be one more step in the direction of making clear delineation between children and adults when it comes to