Prof Xavier

In August of 2014, a 12-year-old boy stabbed and killed a 9-year-old boy on a Michigan playground.  Prosecutors have decided to charge the 12-year-old as an adult.  If found guilty, what do you believe is the appropriate punishment for the 12-year-old?  Explain your position on what you think the sentence should be?  What factors have you considered to come to this conclusion?  Explain using case law.

No no less than 300 words 

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