Massachusetts is one of 11 states in which 17-year-olds are automatically tried as adults. South End Patch News
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Should Massachusetts Prosecute 17-Year-Olds as Adults?
Massachusetts is currently one of only 11 states that tries 17-year-olds as adults. A bill passed this week by the state’s House of Representatives would make these teenagers juvenile defenders, according to…
Should 17-Year-Olds be Tried as Juveniles or Adults?
At what age should teenagers be tried as adults when charged with a crime? In Massachusetts, it’s anyone 17-years-old or older, but two bills currently on Beacon Hill seek to change…