Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kentucky

underaged murder

how come children have the same consequnce as an adult?


Asked on 11/24/08, 9:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Keith Wilcutt Coffman & Smith

Re: underaged murder

A minor can be tried as an adult, but there are several safeguards in place that must occur before a transfer can take place. This is a complex issue and could vary from case to case and charge to charge.

I would advise you speak with an attorney about this if you have not already. Let me know if there are any other questions.

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Answered on 11/24/08, 7:27 pm


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