12 year old to be charged as adult in double homicide

[RU OX Alum]

Having the older kid give up his room is just asking for trouble.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Ooh La La

Where I live--Virginia, the only time the death penalty may be pursued is when a "capital offense" occurs.

A capital offense by definition is an offense for which the death penalty (aka capital punsihment, from the Latin capitus, head, as in "off with") can be imposed. Just sayin'.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

A capital offense by definition is an offense for which the death penalty (aka capital punsihment, from the Latin capitus, head, as in "off with") can be imposed. Just sayin'.

LOL

[Ooh La La]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

A capital offense by definition is an offense for which the death penalty (aka capital punsihment, from the Latin capitus, head, as in "off with") can be imposed. Just sayin'.

Thanks. I wasn't sure of the way it works in other states, like if anyone who commits first degree murder qualifies for death row.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Ooh La La

Thanks. I wasn't sure of the way it works in other states, like if anyone who commits first degree murder qualifies for death row.

This is a Wikipedia moment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

Having the older kid give up his room is just asking for trouble.

lol