Consider the blurring in the distinction between adult criminal court and juvenile court. When should juveniles be tried as adults?

What will be an ideal response?


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? The distinction between the adult criminal court and the juvenile court has become less clear as the latter moves away from parens patriae and toward a justice model. Answers should consider the severity of the crime, prior record and age of offender Answers should consider and social policy influences this issue

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