The police may consider charging Tommy with theft/shoplifting because
a. They can't charge him because he's too young
b. They may consider charging him because 14 years old is the age of reason for most states.
c. Since he's 14 years old, he will only be charged in adult court
d. The courts in every state say a person will be charged with a crime if they are 14 years of age or older,regardless of the circumstances and regardless of the child's intellect, etc.
b
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