Monday, November 17, 2014

Kent vs. US

1.) The victim was tried with 6 counts of breaking in entering and robbery, and two accounts of rape.
2.) The victim was tried, but becasue of young age, he was only 16, he couldn't be tried again until he was 21. He was examined by two psychiatrists and a psychologist. They confirmed that he could rehibilitate. The judge did not favor in his way, the victim was set fro trial.
3.) In each step, they did certain investigations to decide in what they should do. In the end, it just cruised through the courts.
4.) Because it was a very serious case, and the victim was only 16 years of age. It was a civil case as well.
5.) He wasn't placed in a jail with adults, he was placed under the care of his parents.
6.) I think it has a big impact. It gives caution to what the consiquences are to younger peoples's actions. I believe that this affects the younger generation more, but then again, also, the older generation, so they can prepare and take better care of their children.
7.) I do believe that this was an important case because it shows us the importance of consiquence. I don't nessisarily agree with the court orders. I do believe he should have been trialed as an adult. The crimes that he was admitted for were very serious.

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