A 15-Year-Old Broke into a Store with His Buddies

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 15-year-old broke into a store with his buddies.One of the older boys shot and killed the store's owner.Given what the text says about the criminal justice system,the 15-year-old:

• A)is at risk of being tried as an adult.
• B)won't be tried as an adult,as he is clearly underage.
• C)will be released at age 18.
• D)won't be charged at all.

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