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A 3 page paper which argues that children over the age of 14 should likely not be tried as adults. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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States. For many it is believed that by the age of 14, for example, a child knows the difference between right and wrong, they have the capacity to understand what
they do is very serious, and as such they should be tried as adults. On the other hand there are those who argue that no matter what the situation, children,
and that is perhaps a key word, are not nearly as aware as adults concerning the ramifications of their actions. They argue that children under 18 are generally not possessed
of a sense of psychological understanding or wisdom that allows them to truly comprehend as an adult and as such they should not be treated as adults. The following paper
argues that children over the age or 14 and under the age of 18 should not be tried as adults, but should be treated differently than children 14 and under
in relationship to crimes. Tried as Adults: Children Over the Age of 14 When people envisioning children over the age of 14 being tried as adults they normally
envision a teenager who has committed a horrendous crime, such as murder. This is generally why the nation seems to allow for the trying of children as adults. However, there
is a great deal of evidence that suggests a teenager is really not aware enough to stand trial, or to make the same kinds of good choices that adults make.
One author notes that a study indicated teenagers have a very difficult time understanding trial proceedings and court activity. They note, "new research indicates many cannot understand their situations
well enough to aid their defense" (Long Island Business News 4B). They are unable to grasp the complexity of situations and apparently understand what is going on in court as
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