Question

Hypothetical 1: Claire is 15 years old. She and her 18-year-old brother, Daryl, go to the shopping mall together. Daryl convinces Claire to shoplift a part he needs to repair his car; she puts it in her vest. They are both caught.


a. Can Claire be tried in Juvenile Court? Why or why not?

b. Can Daryl be tried in Juvenile Court? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer is A

Explanation:

Claire is guilty by association and Claire shouldn't have followed her brother. she has her own mind (i dont really know if this is right but opinions...gotta love them loll)

Answer 2

a. Claire can be tried in Juvenile Court because she is a minor. Since the crime is not especially severe, she cannot be tried as an adult.

b. Daryl cannot be tried in Juvenile Court because he is not a minor.