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If a minor commits a crime and is not tried until after 18 years old.. are they tried as a minor?

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  • martin
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Yes. The intent at the time of the crime, the state of mind and criminal intent at that time, are relevant.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    That depends on many factors. Age when crime committed, what the crime is, etc.

  • 4 years ago

    no, i think they would be tried as an adult because some minors under the age of 18 are even tried as adults..

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    the person then would be tried as an adult for the criminal complaint. The only reason to await charge would be if the minor had problems affecting their mental capability and were in for example a behavioral institution. I would think then the charge had been met in the imitational time served.

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    It depends on the law where the crime was committed and the crime.

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