Scenario: A 16-year-old juvenile drives under the influence of drugs, in a stolen vehicle, without a driver's license, and while driving 60 MPH through a red light, kills a family of four that were driving to church. Based on the criteria under the Kent decision, would this defendant be waived to adult court?
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should include an adequate coverage of the following information:
• It depends on the following criteria.
• Was it voluntary intoxication?
• Was it his parent's car he stole while responding to an emergency?
• Is he a danger to society if he is not detained?
• Any prior record?
• What is his attitude?
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