Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Trying teens as adults
How does a judge go about making the decision of whether or not to try a teen as an adult?
Asked on 2/09/09, 7:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
michael palmer
Law Office of Michael Palmer
Re: Trying teens as adults
It is up to the prosecutor. If they decide to, then they will tried to certify the child as an adult. They will be a hearing where the judge will determine whether certification should be done.
Answered on 2/10/09, 12:24 am
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