A point of law - USA-style

[silverjaime]

Calling any US LJers - if a child of 12 in USA was found to be guilty of manslaughter (ie. killing someone but without malice aforethought) what would his punishment be likely to be

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[audela]

I'm not sure. I think he'd be tried in juvenile court and likely not sentenced.

You might ask over in little_details - people there are great at these kinds of questions.

[silverjaime]

Hi Frey thanks for that!
Haven't seen you about for a loooooong time!?