Module 3 Discussion 3

Consider how fear drove the notion of the juvenile "Super Predator" during the 1980's and 1990's.

Now consider whether fear is used today to drive news on social media.

How are things different or the same? Explain.

Don't forget to cite your resources in apa format.

Module 3 Questions for Review: The Small Adult?

1. How is a Juvenile Defined in the State of Washington? At what age can a Juvenile by waived to adult court in Washington for what types of crime?

2. What is Bernard's Cycle of Juvenile Justice? What are the consequences of the Cycle of Justice?

3. What is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act off 1994? What impact did the 1994 Crime Control Act have on Juvenile Justice?

4. What is a status offender? What falls under the term status offense? What impact did the Deinstitutionalization have on Status Offenders?

Explain your answers, even if the question doesn't tell you to explain.

Don't just copy from the textbook - follow these directions:

IMPORTANT: IF YOU QUOTE (COPY) FROM THE TEXTBOOK, YOU MUST PUT THE QUOTE IN QUOTATION MARKS AND CITE IN TEXT IN Apa FORMAT (REFER TO GETTING STARTED PAGES WRITING ASSIGNMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND LINKS.

***Remember to cite your resources, even videos, at the end of your assignment***

Module 3 Writing Assignment: The Juvenile Offender: A Small Adult?

Have fun with this but, it is imperative your review Washington State Laws on Juveniles Prior to responding. All scenarios are based on Washington State Only, do not guess or think you know. Make sure you cite the Washington State Law. These scenarios have answers and justifications. Make sure you use your researching skills to respond accordingly, do not guess (you will not earn any points for guesses).

1. Stefanie is 15 years old. Stefanie and her 18-year-old brother, Stefon, go to the Walmart together. Stefon convinces Stefanie to shoplift a part he needs to repair his motorcycle; she puts it in her backpack. They are both caught.

• Can Stefanie be tried in juvenile court? Why or why not?
• Can Stefon be tried in juvenile court? Why or why not?

2.Alec and his friend Julien are both 17 years old. They are caught driving a car they took without permission. Alec turns 18 one week after his arraignment. Julien is found guilty at his fact-finding hearing (trial), and based on his prior adjudications, the court orders that he spend 20 weeks in confinement. After Julien has spent 8 weeks in confinement, he turns 18.

• Can Alec's fact finding hearing (trial) take place in juvenile court?
• Will Julien be transferred from the facility operated by the Department of Children, Youth and Families at the time he turns 18?

3. Doug, who is 17 years old, is charged with second degree murder.

• Does the juvenile court have authority to handle Doug's case?

4. Sonny 15 years old who ran away from home, has run away 3 times before.

• Does the juvenile court finally sentence Sonny to juvenile custody? Or how should juvenile court handle this based on what?

5. Romeo (17 years old) was in love with his girlfriend. Romeo's cousin Tybalt accuses him of betraying the family. Romeo and Tybalt get into a fight and Romeo kills Tybalt with a wrench that had been in his hand.

• Should Romeo be put to death? EXPLAIN use the law
• What would Romeo's sentence be for 2nd degree murder?
• Where would Romeo spend his time? Be very specific

Explain your answers, even if the question doesn't tell you to explain.

Don't just copy from the textbook - follow these directions:

IMPORTANT: IF YOU QUOTE (COPY) FROM THE TEXTBOOK, YOU MUST PUT THE QUOTE IN QUOTATION MARKS AND CITE IN TEXT IN Apa FORMAT (REFER TO GETTING STARTED PAGES WRITING ASSIGNMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND LINKS.

***Remember to cite your resources, even videos, at the end of your assignment***