Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana
If a crime involving a victum is committed at the age of 17. Is the law required to consider the offense a juvenile case even after the defendent has turned 18?
Asked on 3/25/10, 7:58 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon
Rockhill Pinnick LLP
It has to start as a juvenile case (unless the defendant has previous experience in the juvenile system), but could get transferred to the adult court upon showing of the right circumstances.
Answered on 3/31/10, 7:45 am
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