Question

Brianna, age 16, has been taken into custody and charged with shoplifting. At her pretrial

hearing, the judge decides that there is enough evidence for Brianna to be charged with a
crime. Since she will go to trial, Brianna will be sent to prison unless she makes bail. True or
False?

Answer 1

False, since Brianna is only 16 she is still considered a juvenile depending on the state she can be tried as a minor and only be given probation or sentenced to Juvie or if it’s a first time crime they can be less brutal and not try her as an adult