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Originally Posted by Johnny199r
Can a 13 year old be tried as an adult?
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Murder is a presumptive offence. So it is presumed that the youth will be charged as an adult unless they can persuade the courts otherwise.
How he is charged will probably depend on his exact role.
Edit: Nevermind. That rule doesn't apply until 14. But yes, he could still get an adult sentence, there is no presumption and the onus is on the courts to state why he should be tried as an adult.