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Originally Posted by maleficent
the basis for trying anyone as an adult is whether or not they have the ability to know right from wrong... a 12 year old better know right from wrong.... i
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Agreed, but there's also the question as to whether or not they can comprehend the longterm ramifications of their actions. An adult can say, "if I steal this car, I'll go to jail and have to pay for any damage that I do with it or to it", and a 12-year-old would say "if I steal this car, my mom's going to be mad at me" even though the punishment would be similar (jail time and restitution).