Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
tried as a adult
if a 17 year old is tried as a adult and they choose a jury trial does the judge still do the sentencing?
Asked on 5/30/08, 3:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: tried as a adult
No, once the minor has been tried and convicted as an adult, he or she is treated as an adult defendant would be treated in such a situation, and sentenced by that jury under current Virginia rules.
Answered on 6/01/08, 10:02 am
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