Back to Search Start Over

CONVICTING JUVENILES TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE.

Authors :
Colbert, Bradford
Kroeger, Alex Baker
Source :
Mitchell Hamline Law Review; 2019, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p1-29, 29p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article explore whether the line between a juvenile and an adult should remain at eighteen and exploring the history of distinguishing childhood from adulthood. It mentions criminal justice system's treatment of persons below the age of eighteen and discusses Supreme Court decisions that affect rights of individuals based on age. It also mentions law makers developed a structure that assigned criminal and civil liabilities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24724807
Volume :
45
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Mitchell Hamline Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
141975855