juvenile offenders

A 13-Year-Old Shot and Killed His Brother. Pennsylvania Police Charged Him as an Adult.

State law requires all murder charges be automatically filed in adult court, regardless of age.

Joshua Vaughn Jul 20, 2020

The Officer Who Arrested A 6-Year-Old Was Fired But Don’t Expect Much Change

Sarah Lustbader Sep 24, 2019

New York Law Removes ‘Unnecessary’ Step for Children Charged With Felonies

16-year-olds won’t have to reappear in adult criminal court if they’re arrested when youth court isn’t in session.

Lauren Gill Sep 03, 2019

D.C. Shows Mercy For People Who Committed Crimes As Children, But Prosecutors Are Fighting Back

U.S. attorneys in D.C. have opposed the resentencing of all 14 people who have petitioned for early release under a local law.

Kira Lerner May 23, 2019