There are, however, some reasons as to why juveniles shouldn’t have to receive a life sentence for crimes they committed. If the young person is under sixteen years old, they should be tested for mental stability. There are some circumstances in which the young person has done a certain crime to protect him or herself, or others; there may be a time when life sentencing should not be taken upon him or her, or any sentencing of punishment thereof. Some instances of very young crime should not …show more content…
There are some instances in which we should investigate some morals behind these crimes, Nonetheless, they are criminals, and must be dealt with accordingly. Most of the people who commit acts of crime as adolescents are committing them with criminal intentions. There is no good reason why adolescents shouldn’t be treated as adults when they commit serious and sometimes deadly crimes. Yes, the court should be given full power in which to punish juveniles for acts of murder, robbery, and other