Home Homicide
TL;DR Age Matters: Minors 14+ may be tried as adults for murder. Legal Process: Arrest, detention hearing (within 24 hours), and possible transfer to adult court. Penalties: Juvenile Court – Focus on rehabilitation, possible detention until a certain age. Adult Court – Minimum 30 years without p
Homicide is a term that refers to several different offenses contained in the New Jersey Criminal Code although it is often mistakenly referred to as it was a specific charge. An individual commits a homicide if they cause the death of another person purposely, knowingly, recklessly, or while drivi
