Criminal
Jan. 29, 2020
New bill would raise juvenile criminal coverage to age 20
A newly proposed bill in Sacramento would raise the age to be criminally tried as an adult in California to 20, up from 16. SB 889 is almost certain to be challenged in court if it passes, with recent history suggesting courts and district attorneys around the state could take very different positions on its legality.
A newly proposed bill in Sacramento would raise the age to be criminally tried as an adult in California to 20, up from 16. SB 889 is almost certain to be challenged in court if it passes with recent history suggesting courts and district attorneys around the state could take very different positions on its legality.
"When teenagers make serious mistakes and commit crimes, state prison is not the answer," the bill's author, Sen. Na...
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