Gerald is 16 years old and is on trial for a double homicide in a criminal court. In the state where he was charged, the prosecutor decides what court to file charges. If Gerald is convicted in a criminal court of homicide, what sentencing option (s) does the jury have?

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Andre Shepard

Social Studies

17 April, 05:23

Gerald is 16 years old and is on trial for a double homicide in a criminal court. In the state where he was charged, the prosecutor decides what court to file charges. If Gerald is convicted in a criminal court of homicide, what sentencing option (s) does the jury have?

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Marisol Evans · Answer 1

Life with parole

Explanation:

Gerald if found guilty of double homicide in a criminal court will be punished for his crime. A case of double homicide for Gerald will be termed First degree murder. Normally, the punishment is sometimes the death penalty or life without any possibility for parole. Nonetheless, Gerald is only 16 and still a juvenile, hence the only option available for the jury in this case is life with parole.