Trial anyone over the age of 12 as an adult automatically in cases of criminal sexual misconduct

 

the act would aim to ensure severe punishment to young offenders and protect public safety by removing these offenders

from society. the brutality of rape demonstrates adult-level criminal intent, making juvenile trial proceedings

insufficient in providing justice and accountability. It would also seek to simplify the legal process and send a strong

deterrent message. they would also be able to go thorough rehabilitation though their sentence and gain parole if shown

changes in behavior.

 

The justification is that crimes of sexual misconduct are so severe they nullify juvenile protections, which need

adult-level punishment. it makes sure to ensure public safety by incapacitating dangerous individuals regardless of age.

This automatic process would also provide a strong incentive to no commit the crime and guarantee uniform, harsh

consequences. It fundamentally prioritizes the gravity of the act over the youth of the offender, asserting that such

violence demonstrates adult criminal responsibility.

 

Rape: is sexual penetration without consent, which can involve force, threats, or taking advantage of someone's

incapacity to consent.

Tried as an adult: Being "tried as an adult" means a juvenile is subject to the adult criminal justice system instead of

the juvenile court system.

 

 

Funding for such an act would typically come from existing state budgetary allocations for the judicial and corrections

systems.

 

The penalties would be thoes of an adult who commits the same crime which included prison time and sex offender

registration.

 

May 3 of 2026