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Mojo_PeiPei · 10-12-2007, 08:49 AM

They also factor in emotional factors and in a sense maturity. Thats why a six year old would never be tried as an adult, the child has no concept of the actions that were committed.

A 15 year old who killed somebody, unless suffering from severe mental trauma (which might be a given noting a 15 year does something heinous) or mental retardation, would full well know that murdering someone is wrong and has consequences.

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Mojo_PeiPei Kiss of Death Location: Perpetual wind and sorrow	They also factor in emotional factors and in a sense maturity. Thats why a six year old would never be tried as an adult, the child has no concept of the actions that were committed. A 15 year old who killed somebody, unless suffering from severe mental trauma (which might be a given noting a 15 year does something heinous) or mental retardation, would full well know that murdering someone is wrong and has consequences. __________________ To win a war you must serve no master but your ambition.