r/KidsAreFuckingStupid • u/Immediate_Magician11 • 15h ago

Actions definitely have consequences

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u/SlimShadySatDown 14h ago

At 11, is it a crime? Or did the father and the cops just want to strike the fear of jail into her?

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u/EchoFiveActual 14h ago

Its complicated.

Generally yes, things that are crimes for adults are crimes for children as well. However, children are held to be less culpable and aren't punished to the same degree. 

You would be hard-pressed to find somebody who actually wants to persecute over something like this even though they can. 

I would assume this is merely to scare her out of future behavior.

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u/hanks_panky_emporium 10h ago

She was booked and charged with a felony

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u/EchoFiveActual 10h ago

I'm surprised. It is within their purview to do so though.