Court debates life without parole for juveniles

By Pete Williams, NBC News

The Supreme Court has taken up the controversial issue of life in prison for juvenile offenders. NBC's Pete Williams reports.

The Supreme Court has taken up the controversial issue of life in prison for juvenile offenders. NBC’s Pete Williams reports.

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Comment author avatarJoseph E. Parent

Wow.

Heavy subject to even think about. I guess we have to ask ourselves if the juvenile in question is even worth trying to rehabilitate and be allowed to re-enter society.

Then you get into all those cause and effect issues. Peer group pressure, violent movies, violent songs, violent parents, drugs, alcohol.

Then there's all the legal precedent to consider. Whew.

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    Comment author avatarkaybeetoys

    There is also the issue of brain development. The human brain is not fully mature until age 25.

      Reply#2 - Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:37 AM EDT
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