Estudillo claims juveniles should be tried as adults in court. Minors who commit certain crimes such as murder should be tried as adults. It is stated “[Juvenile] laws were first created to handle small cases such as truancy and vandalism” (Estudillo). This quote explains how these laws were clearly not meant for huge crimes, but for less serious crimes. Further stating a kid has enough knowledge to know committing a crime is wrong. Estudillo discussed how children below the age of 18 will commit crimes with no reason, because the kid knows that the sentencing won't be as harsh due to their age. In addition the criminal must be culpable for their actions instead of leaving the victim and family of the victim at unease from the criminal not
