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Juvenile or Adult Court? In Louisiana, It Varies

JoshFrom Caitlin McNally for the New Orleans Advocate: In Louisiana, the decision to try a juvenile as an adult depends on the Parish where the crime took place, and the prosecutor in charge. At stake: adult sentences are longer; prison time is served with adult criminals. McNally reports on the fate of one teen charged with armed robbery. View the video and story here. The Advocate’s investigation finds that young offenders in New Orleans are much more likely to face adult court, and adult time. Read more.

[Reporting sponsored by The Gannett Foundation.]

Photo credit: Caitlin McNally