Can you get arrested if your 17 for breaking and entering and stealing?

shesmore01

You bet! If he got caught he will be going to court of some kind, adult or juv.

azrael505

Just because you're a minor doesn't mean you can't get arrested. The main difference is the punishment will most likely be less severe and more geared towards rehabilitation rather than simply punishing you with jail time. Mostly it depends upon the laws of where you live, the attitude of the DA, the attitude of the arresting officer, and the attitude of the judge.

Anthony M

There are a lot a factors that can influence that decision. You can be tried as an adult, most states 17 is close enough. It also matters where you are talking about. Here in MIchigan B&E with intent to commit a felony (stealing) is Home Invasion, 10 yr felony (something like that). Chances are you'll get Probation or house arrest (tether). You'll have a felony on your permanent record. And the fact that you have good grades doesnt count for anything because most crimes (b&e, stealing) are crimes of opportuninty, not intelligence.

MIMIâ™¥407

yea you can get arrested for that. If the people who u (or your cuz) stole from presses charges you can definitely go to juvie.

hahunter88

Absolutely= I gather he got caught. Depending on if he has other similar charges, was or is on probation, and how aggressive the District Attorney is going to be on the case or even the caseload of the counties court system- he could get fine, probation, county jail sentence, or all the above. Just support him now and remember it is never to late to turn ones life around! Look at Dog Chapman

n00bPWNzor

shooo mang he gone get in deep shiiii dawg

bruce s

Yes, as to the nature of the crime and amount of the cash value will determine if he is going to Juvie or get tried as an adult an go to prison. If he or she is lucky maybe just fine and, or parole. I wish you the best

BUM

No, you are exempt. Be sure and carry a handgun with you in case the sh it hits the fan!

TedEx

The fact that you (or he) has great grades or a good record means absolutely nothing in getting arrested,. The Judge MAY take this into consideration in passing sentence.
Thisis something your attorney should takeup with the judge. You keep your mouth shut.

Fred G. Sanford

For course you can get arrested, you're breaking the law. Not sure what would happen to him.

Kevy

the arrest has nothing to do with age, if they have proof he did it, or a warrant, they will arrest him. but yeah, he is subject to all the laws that adults are, and more. if he breaks the law and it is a law that is for everyone (like B and E and theft) he is a juvinile deliqient, if he breaks a law that is only for minors (ie curfew) he is a status offender. if they decide to charge him with a fealony, they could and prolly will charge him as an adult.

charitydowling

he can go to jail

snovak49849

YES anyone who steals including breaking and entering can be arrested. It depends on the state laws where ever that person lives.... being 17 and never being in "trouble" before may help the punishment somewhat, but there is a possibility that your cousin could be tried as an adult and the punishment would be even worse

aftergl0w12

Of course you can be arrested. You may get off with a fine, but only after you are arrested, depending on what state you live in.

dmhobbies

You will be arrested but the question is what will happen after that. Probably won't go to jail.

Rick H

of course you'll get arrested, even if you are 17. The police just can't show up to your house and give you a bill for what you stole or a slap on the wrist.

Zoe

From what I gather one would be charged as an adult if an act of violence took place such as an act of murder,an act of using a gun in the commission of a crime. i think with a clean record ,a non violent crime would result in being charged as a minor.

atlantismeditation@sbcglobal.net

YEAH RIGHT you do the crime and you get busted and you know your going to go on trial for Band E you got to face it.
just because your 17 dont mean@#$%.but the judge might
look at your grades and might take that into account and cut you some major slack in that matter .

Kailey

What was stolen? What property damage was done?

At 17, you are old enough to be tried as an adult. Whether you are or not will be based on the answers to the questions above, whether it was a first offense, and whether or not the judge is in a good mood or a bad mood.

You need to have your azz kicked/or your cousin does! Next time you decide to pull something like this, you may end up is a casket. Bring your azz to my house and I will put a cap in it!!

sugar honey ice tea

yes... you messed up

charlsyeh

you can get arrested at any age for breaking the law

saved_by_grace

You can get arrested at 17. If he is convicted he might luck out and get probation the first time and then have to pay restitution.

happyhitler

yes

tadgh15

get a good lawyer first. he;ll be tried as an adult. but maybe the victim will drop the charges if your cousin shows him that he really is sorry. cousin might go to jail for a little bit, and if not, heavy heavy probation.

QueenLori

Yes, you can get arrested for a B & E. Some jurisdictions will cut the minor a break and deal with them in the Juvi court whereas other jurisdiction will adjudicate the minor as an adult and deal with him in adult court where the penalties are stiffer than in Juvi court.

wfsgymwear

Yes, you can get arrested. 17 year olds are adults in the eyes if the law (at least in Illinois). We take them to county with adults, not juvenile detention. This will go on an adult record.

mark j

Yes you can get arrested, it's called juvenile hall.

Blue Steel & Lace

Yes, you can be arrested. You can also be sentenced to some time in a juvenile facility, and be ordered to pay restitution.

bush-deathgrip

yes

Kevin

YES, of course you could get arrested. 17 isn't the get out of jail free age.

Actually, at 17, committing a felony..... You stand a decent chance of getting tried as an adult.

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