Minors getting away with murder in the DR

[Dolores]

There are growing concerns that the law aimed at protecting minors is inadvertently becoming a shield for young offenders. The reasoning behind the law is simple: the government decided that age reflected maturity, and since their brains have yet to develop fully, they should be given second chances. However, this law, intended to protect the young, has backfired on adults.

Given the low risks, rebellious teenagers have been committing crimes repeatedly. Ranging from stealing to even murder, minors have been exempt from the punishments they should be receiving.

Lawyer Amadeo Peralta called for reform of the Juvenile Code. He says as it is, it provides excessive guarantees for crimes by minors. The lawyer is legal counsel for the victims of a 17-year old boy who struck three members of a family with his vehicle, including the mother who died, and daughters left in critical...

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[Manuel01]

Yup, same problem they have in Europe. But whatever you do, you do it wrong.
Look at the US; they throw minors in Jail for life in certain circumstances and the whole world is criticizing them for it.

 

[CristoRey]

Ah yes...
This has become a much bigger problem in recent years.
Those of you who were in favor of keeping the schools closed down during Covid
are finally waking up to the reality of your selfish decisions. The number of Ninis across
the DR exploded shortly thereafter and now those chickens are finally coming home to roost.

Here is just one of many recent stories about the criminal activities Dominican juvenile nini's are
now actively involved with.

...and shortly after this young fella met his early grave he was immortalized by one of the biggest
music artist in the country. (you can this one to the "Dominican Music" thread) Enjoy!

 

[Notengo]

“The reasoning behind the law is simple: the government decided that age reflected maturity, and since their brains have yet to develop fully, they should be given second chances.”

Doesn’t this apply for most Dominicans under the age of 60?