Many people assume that the court system is designed to punish people for their actions, and while some sentences can certainly feel like a punishment, the overall goal of criminal sentencing is to prevent someone from re-offending in the future. Sometimes this is accomplished with a jail sentence, while other times the court gets a […]
Minnesota Considering Raising Juvenile Crime Age To 21
A new Minnesota proposal would raise the age of what could be considered a juvenile crime from 18 to 21. Proponents say the proposal is rooted in the science that suggests a person’s brain is not done developing into well into their twenties. “We’re trying to line up what the science tells us and what […]
