CRIMINAL DEFENSE - Frequently Asked Questions  
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Q. Is it possible to be prosecuted for an attempt to commit a crime?
Q. What is a grand jury?
Q. How is probation different from parole?
Q. What is restitution?
Q. Who is a prosecutor?
Q. How does a prosecutor decide whether to charge an individual with a crime?
Q. What is a white collar crime?
Q. Is it possible to prosecute a child who commits a crime in the same way an adult would be prosecuted?
Q. If I’m innocent, should I still get a lawyer?
Q. Do I need a lawyer if I intend to plead guilty?
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Question
Is it possible to prosecute a child who commits a crime in the same way an adult would be prosecuted?  
 
Answer

In most cases, children who commit crimes are subject to the juvenile court system, a separate judicial system which emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment. However, children who commit serious crimes can be charged as adults. They will then be tried and punished through the regular judicial system.

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