Here are the answers to your questions related to juvenile justice:
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What is a juvenile? What crimes can only be committed by juveniles? A juvenile is typically defined as a person under the age of 18 who is not yet considered an adult in the eyes of the law. Crimes that are often categorized as delinquent acts may only be committed by juveniles, such as truancy (skipping school), curfew violations, and underage drinking.
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What type (examples) of punishments are given to juvenile offenders? Punishments for juvenile offenders can vary widely and may include:
- Probation
- Community service
- Attendance at rehabilitative programs or counseling
- Restitution to victims
- Detention in a juvenile facility
- Diversion programs that redirect youth away from formal adjudication
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At what age can a juvenile be tried as an adult in Tennessee? In Tennessee, a juvenile can be tried as an adult at age 16 for certain serious offenses. However, for specific crimes (e.g., first-degree murder), juveniles as young as 14 may be tried as adults.
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What crimes can a juvenile be charged with as an adult in Tennessee? In Tennessee, juveniles can be charged as adults for serious offenses, including but not limited to:
- First-degree murder
- Aggravated rape
- Aggravated robbery
- Certain sexual offenses
- Any Class A or B felony
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Who was the youngest juvenile executed in the US and what crime was committed? The youngest juvenile executed in the US was George Stinney Jr., who was executed in South Carolina in 1944 at the age of 14 for the murder of two young girls. His case is widely considered a miscarriage of justice.
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When was the last juvenile executed in the US? What crime had been committed? The last juvenile executed in the United States was Brandon Gomez, who was executed in 2005 for the murder committed in Texas. However, the specifics may vary depending on ongoing cases and appeals.
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What Supreme Court case made the execution of juveniles unconstitutional? The Supreme Court case Roper v. Simmons (2005) declared that it is unconstitutional to impose the death penalty on individuals who were under the age of 18 at the time of their crime.
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How many juveniles are incarcerated in adult prisons in the US? What is the most common crime that was committed? As of recent estimates, approximately 10,000 juveniles are incarcerated in adult prisons in the US. The most common crimes for which these juveniles are incarcerated include violent offenses such as robbery and assault, with many also serving time for murder-related charges.
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How many juveniles are incarcerated in adult prisons in Tennessee? What is the most common crime that was committed? In Tennessee, the numbers fluctuate, but typically it ranges from a few hundred to around a thousand juveniles in adult facilities. The most common crimes leading to their incarceration often include violent offenses, especially robbery and homicide.
(Note: Exact numbers can vary based on state records and updates, so these figures should be verified with reputable sources for the most current data.)