As a justice in the case of Roper v. Simmons decided by the Missouri Supreme Court on March 1, 2005, I would have voted in the same manner as the majority did (Death Penalty Information Center, n.d.). The values, principles, and morale of society are evolving constantly, meaning the practices utilized a decade ago are no longer acceptable or even practical in today’s society. The evolution of the death penalty itself speaks to the ever evolving rationale of society. A once public display of mortality is now behind closed doors with a limited audiance (Elrod & Ryder, 2014).
The mentality of a juvenile offender is not to the same capacity of an adult offender, this is obvious in our laws limiting juvenile involvement is another matters such …show more content…
Several studies have been conducted documenting the diminished capacity of juveniles, their lack of understanding the full consequences of their actions, moreover, their inability to fully control their thoughts as well as their actions. The culpability of a juvenile offenders is similar to the culpability of a mentally challenged individual in some ways. There are some instances where a juvenile offender has made decisions knowing the consequences of their actions. There are peer pressure factors, environmental factors, as well as familiar and educational factors all of which could contribute to the delinquency of the youth in our …show more content…
I personally have a firm belief the majority of juvenile offenders can be rehabilitated to become successful, productive, and law abiding citizens with proper guidance. As a youth I made several poor decisions, moreover, I took part in delinquent acts. Today, I am successful adult, with a career, and an education because I find the right guidance and
The mentality of a juvenile offender is not to the same capacity of an adult offender, this is obvious in our laws limiting juvenile involvement is another matters such …show more content…
Several studies have been conducted documenting the diminished capacity of juveniles, their lack of understanding the full consequences of their actions, moreover, their inability to fully control their thoughts as well as their actions. The culpability of a juvenile offenders is similar to the culpability of a mentally challenged individual in some ways. There are some instances where a juvenile offender has made decisions knowing the consequences of their actions. There are peer pressure factors, environmental factors, as well as familiar and educational factors all of which could contribute to the delinquency of the youth in our …show more content…
I personally have a firm belief the majority of juvenile offenders can be rehabilitated to become successful, productive, and law abiding citizens with proper guidance. As a youth I made several poor decisions, moreover, I took part in delinquent acts. Today, I am successful adult, with a career, and an education because I find the right guidance and