Debate: In some cases juveniles should be tried as adults - Debatepedia. Juveniles and the Justice Sytem. Juvenile criminal justice is not the slap-on-the-wrist type of system it used to be.
In recent years, the United States has taken a “get tough” approach and is trying more and more juveniles as adults, according to a PBS report. The report also states that this has not been effective in reducing the rate of juvenile crime. Studies have not shown any evidence of increased deterrence. A study conducted in Texas showed that juveniles sentenced as adults did (except in rare cases) receive lengthier sentences than those tried in juvenile court. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) - Juvenile defendants. Dataset from 40 urban counties used to describe the characteristics of more than 7,000 juveniles charged with felonies in state courts.
The findings indicated that prosecution of juveniles in criminal court is generally reserved for those charged with the quite serious crimes of murder, robbery, and aggravated assault. Juvenile defendants in criminal courts Under certain circumstances, juvenile defendants (as defined by state law) can be considered adults and tried in criminal courts. A BJS study conducted in 40 of the nation's largest urban counties found-- An estimated 7,100 juvenile defendants were charged with felonies in adult criminal court in 1998. Justice. Resolved: In the United States, juveniles charged with violent felonies ought to be treated as adult. Pro My opponent seems to assume that, juveniles possibly being punished less would not uphold deontological standards.
In fact, this actually proves my case. Juveniles, due to their age, shouldn't receive as harsh punishment as adults. But this does not justify a juvenile system that treats an individual who commits a crime the day before they are 18 as fundamentally different than someone the day after they are 18.