CJS 240 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2

This document of CJS 240 Week 1 Discussion Questions 1 and 2 shows the solutions to the following problems:

DQ 1: Are juveniles truly capable of understanding the seriousness and consequences of their actions? If so, at what age are they capable of understanding? At what age should juveniles be tried as adults? Explain your answers. 
DQ 2: Is the participation in delinquent activities a normal part of maturing 01* are there specific factors that initiate this behavior? If taking part in delinquent activities is part of maturing, what contributes to the progression from normal adolescent behavior to chronic offending? Explain your answers.