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penalties per charge.

Why Teenagers Can Receive Extremely Long Sentences

When minors are tried as adults, they may be subject to the same sentencing laws as older defendants.

This typically happens in cases involving:

  • Severe violent crimes
  • Multiple victims
  • Organized criminal activity
  • Use of weapons
  • Repeat offenses

In such situations, prosecutors may argue that continue reading …

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