In the UK 17 is a golden age for crime and getting away with it. IANAL, however, I think that you are not an adult in the eyes of a court of law, yet, being over 16, mummy and daddy do not have to be told - so no beatings at home and no prison cell/fine/community service.
Fortunately most teenagers don't know about the relative benefits of being 17, but, if you decided that making an honest living was for losers and that a life of crime was worth giving a go, that year of being 17 is the best time to do some 'apprenticeship'.
I've heard of many cases in Québec, where if the crime is judged severe enough, a 16-17 yo would end up being treated as an adult instead of going through juvenile courts.
I think it varies from state to state, but I know in the state of South Carolina one is considered an adult at 17 in court for some reason. I think the prosecutor can also choose to charge you as an adult if the crime is serious enough.
"Fortunately most teenagers don't know about the relative benefits of being 17, but, if you decided that making an honest living was for losers and that a life of crime was worth giving a go, that year of being 17 is the best time to do some 'apprenticeship'."
Sure, but which banks are hiring 17-year-olds as executives? ;)
Fortunately most teenagers don't know about the relative benefits of being 17, but, if you decided that making an honest living was for losers and that a life of crime was worth giving a go, that year of being 17 is the best time to do some 'apprenticeship'.
Is this the case in the U.S. and Canada?