Cynthia H. Roberts
Learning Objetives:
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1). Apply questions to decision-making process.
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2). Evaluating the consequences
In each of the following situations, students will decide whether the person should be tried as a juvenile or transferred to criminal court and tried as an adult. Student will explain their decisions.
Eric, age 15, is accused of robbing an 86-year-old woman at gun point. He has a long juvenile record, including acts of burglary, and brags about the robbery.
Marcia, age 17, is accused of killing a pedestrian while driving a stolen car. She has never been in trouble before, is remorseful about the killing, and claims that she planned to return the car after a short joyride.
Jose,` age 14, is accused of selling drugs for his older brother. According to the police, one day a customer stole the money Jose` had collected for his older brother. The police claim that Jose` then stabbed the customer with a knife.