When the Science Says Children But the Law Says Adults: Trying and Sentencing Youth as Adults
VirtualAll 50 states have transfer laws that either allow or require children to be prosecuted in adult criminal court for certain offenses. Attorney Marsha Levick, Esq. will provide an overview of the transfer law legal landscape and potential legal challenges to transfer laws. Neuroscientist BJ Casey, Ph.D. will speak about the science of adolescence and explore … Continue reading "When the Science Says Children But the Law Says Adults: Trying and Sentencing Youth as Adults"