14 years isn’t “just started”. And abusing animals at that age is a giant red flag. The US justice system will probably go overboard, but there should definitely be consequence for that behaviour at that age.
But you aren’t allowed to kill animals however you like, there are a lot of laws that regulate how you’re allowed to kill them. (Though, enforcement is often lacking.)
14 Is plenty old enough to know you shouldn’t torture animals for fun.
The person just started living, there is plenty of room for improvments
14 years isn’t “just started”. And abusing animals at that age is a giant red flag. The US justice system will probably go overboard, but there should definitely be consequence for that behaviour at that age.
Sure
People at age of 14 cant yet legally consent to sex, yet you want them to have seriously severe consequences?
That’s correct, I don’t think someone two years away from driving a car should be given a free pass to torture animals.
That depends on jurisdiction. In Germany 14 is the age of consent as well as criminal liability.
Sure maybe some parent punishment, but you obviously have no idea how any criminal record, ESPECIALLY at that age affects their life FOREVER, do you?
Did I mention that its an animal?
Im not excusing it, Im just making sure you know the difference between a human and animal.
Then you should get a law that allows the striking of juvenile offences from the permanent record.
Yes, I assume he’s getting charged with animal abuse and not assault, so that is already accounted for.
Thats ridicilous
We can kill animals however we like, and then eat them, but not hit them?
But you aren’t allowed to kill animals however you like, there are a lot of laws that regulate how you’re allowed to kill them. (Though, enforcement is often lacking.)