Do you think there should be teen juries?
970233
No. There's a reason that you have to be an adult to serve on a jury. Teens, in general, don't possess the rational and mature thought necessary to make objective decisions based on the evidence, and tend to go more with what their emotions are telling them, which cannot be done in a court case. \n\nMore life experience and maturity is required when making decisions that will affect someones entire life.
721018
true true they should make a teens and under board for that stuff
337841
I've never been called to be on a jury.\n\nMost people I've talked to who have been called to a jury have stated that it was just a waste of their time.\n\nThe concept of a jury is a good one, though, and the purpose it serves is valuable. Having a jury could mean the difference in civil suits where a plaintiff does or does not get the relief they seek. Juries in criminal cases are required since so much of the criminal law has to do with "what was reasonable" and other intangibles that should be left for the "every day man or woman to decide."\n\nTorts cases (and, boy, are there a lot) benefit from juries because the elements of "reasonableness" are present. \n\nJuries, in theory, protect the innocent from being prosecuted unfairly and help to insure that plaintiffs who had been wronged get the damages they are seeking. Juries, however, aren't perfect because they are so often comprised of un-educated people who often let their biases get in the way of justice (only 1/4 of America's adult population is undergraduate college-educated; less than 10% of the adult population has some sort of graduate or professional schooling).
1134203
Does it make sense to you to have teens (who need answers) asking other teens (of whom very few know the REAL answers)  about important and sometimes very very serious issues?  That is why it is good that adults also use Yahoo answer.  And it is good to have people of all ages and experience sharing with each other and asking/answering questions.  If you feel that this is a teen site, i beleive you are mistaken.
194359
Yes, there absolutely should be. There should also be one for drug convictions. After all, most of the heinous crimes committed lately against children were by people abusing drugs. Some were registered sex offenders and some were not. Joseph P. Smith, a cocaine abuser, was sentenced to death yesterday in Florida for murdering Carlie Brucia. He said he had used heroine and cocaine prior to abducting, sexually assaulting and killing her. He was not a registered sex offender. All of his past (24) convictions were for drugs.\n\nThe sad thing is that drunk drivers and drug abusers have a MUCH higher recidivism rate than sex offenders! So why are we wasting our tax dollars on the wrong people??? \n\nPlease read the U.S. Dept of Justice report that was issued in 2003. It gives you these rates. It blew my mind away. If we want to issue cruel and unusual punishment it MUST be to all criminals, not just one class.\n\nThank You for this great question.\n\nP.S. To the young man who states he is 17 and just got a DUI. You were lucky. It could very well have been consensual sex with your girlfriend while you were drinking and then she cried rape or her parents found out and pressed charges on you. You just really don't know how lucky you are. Many 17 year olds are on the sex offender registries. Check FL, OK, KA, WI, IN, IL and DE to name a few. See how many young people are listed on there for statutory rape among other things that really mean consensual sex. Check ID's of girls BEFORE you get near them. Also check the moral outrage link I have provided so you will know how to protect yourself. There is a link on the home page to the AOC (age of consent) for each state.
723135
Don't think so.  I need a good laugh from time to time and there are many that are interested in learning so keep them there.  We can skip over some of the questions.  Rather strange though they seem to get the most answers.  Looks to me like abut half of the wankers are not teens.  older guys trying to act like teens.
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I actually can´t give you a why NOT , If a person is brave enough to commit ADULT like crimes then they should be tried like adult criminals making exemptions will only make them think they can do whatever they want and keep on with a bad behavior and become worse , like here teens under 16 can not go to jail indeed they do whatever they please. a young criminal (26) said he would have prefered to have a severe punishment earlier so he would have learned his lesson now he can be proud of having a large criminal history from drugs to murder.
438182
A jury is used as a guideline for the judge. Many judges are pursuaded by the jury and follow what a jury says. But jury selection is key, if you get a liberal jury who finds a without a doubt criminal innocent, the judge will overrule this decision. Judges without juries are much more strict and follow thier own guidelines. Juries help the judge see the publics view about this persons alleged crime. This is why a criminal demand a trial by jury of 12, it is to help soften the sentence.
560233
I like it. Would be very popluar with teenagers.
469966
yes i think they should
266001
As a parent, I think it is a great idea. I think offenders should be put to death after the first conviction. JR.
60823
I believe that, yes, if there is no doubt of a persons guilt (such as DNA evidence, video evidence, multiple witnesses, etc.) then they should lose their life for taking anothers.\nAnd I believe there should be capital punishment for serial rapists, especially if they rape or molest children.
17131
No. Parents enter their kids in these things for themselves. When you throw your child into a competition based on looks, what are you teaching them?\nI was at a kids acting audition recently, and some of the parents were downright embarrassing. You could tell a lot of the kids didn't want to be there and the parents were living through them....expecting the glory. It's sad and too much pressure for a child. How about we focus on them being competative with their grades at school instead of trying to be prettier than the next girl?\nOn the other hand, there are some pageants that don't exploit the kids and actually encourage good scholarship, so I can't speak for all.
306955
Yes, along with the drinking age. The first time I voted, I voted my parents' choice. Now I vote mine. I would allow an exception for those serving in the military. I agree that if they're old enough to stand up for the country, they should have a voice in who's in office.
411765
Rules vary widely from area to area...but I would contact the jury duty people first chance to see if they can re-schedule you.
791202
I'm not so sure they should be elected, look at our politicians.  But, I do agree that jurors aren't quite right.
749489
Maybe it wouldn't... but juries have been known to convict innocent people and to free the guilty. They don't always get it right.