Jeanine Pirro Advocates for Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility

Call to Lower Age of Criminal Responsibility

• 💡 Jeanine Pirro stated that it is time to lower the age of criminal responsibility.
• 🎯 This is in response to the sentencing of minors by family court, particularly concerning 15-year-olds involved in gang activity.

Issues with Family Court System

• ⚖️ Pirro expressed frustration that minors often go through family court, receive probation, and are then released without a lasting record.
• 📈 She highlighted that many offenders have extensive histories in family court before reaching the criminal justice system, which she finds infuriating.

Charges and Evidence

• 📌 Pirro clarified that charges are brought based on evidence, facts, and the law, not personal disappointment.
• 🚗 The specific charges discussed include attempted carjacking and assault in pursuance of a robbery, indicating serious criminal intent.
• ✅ She explained that charges like attempted carjacking are brought when the crime is not fully completed but the intent and actions are present, such as an assault during an attempted robbery.