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A crime is a crime no matter WHAT the age of the person committing it. The only difference between juvenile offenders and adult offenders, is in how they are handled by the court.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoUnless the offense is serious to have the minor is bound over for trial in adult court, they would be trid in juvenile court and sentenced under juvenile guidelines.
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If the president lies under oath or commits a crime like a felony.
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Which term best describes a young person under the age of adulthood who commits a crime?
Criminal.Added: The above is a factual answer however, the "kinder and gentler" term for it is Juvenile Offender or Juvenile Delinquent.
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