Seventh Grader Arrested for Capital Murder
This week’s article is a doozy: a 12-year old boy allegedly shot and killed a 24-year old man as he sat in his own home. Allegedly the boy was seen running from the home in all black clothing, including a black bandanna covering his face. Check out the story HERE .
Texas penal law prohibits sentencing a person under age 14 to the death penalty. As a result, the boy can be sentenced up to 40 years in prison. At some point after conviction, he’d be certified as an adult and complete his 40-year sentence in an adult facility.
Assuming nothing changes with this story, here are 3 questions:
- Should society be able to execute a 12-year old boy for capital murder? Explain.
- Should society be able to lock up a 12-year old boy for capital murder? Explain.
- What penalty do you believe is fair and just. Explain.
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