[meddlepal]

And this is where the distinction between minor and adult breaks down. He's 17, he's going to be an adult within 365 days.

I dunno what you do here. The book would absolutely be thrown at him if he were 18. He might get off "lightly" at 17, but should he? He should know better right?

I think he gets tried as an adult. He just yeeted his life.

[Judgmentality]

Honestly the fact that an adult would get such a harsh sentence seems pretty dumb too.

[weare138]

True he did commit a serious crime, but it's a non-violent crime. The kid obviously has some skill and potential in life. Sending young, misguided amateur criminals to prison just creates professional criminals. A crapton of strict probation and community service would be more appropriate than prison in my opinion.