Once the juvenile appears in adult court, the sentence should depend on the nature of the crime, the age of the individual at the time of initial offense and the amount. offenses recorded in a minor's criminal record. Finally, we come to the pros and cons of transferring a juvenile to adult court. First, “juveniles in adult court find themselves able to have a jury trial…Depending on the jurors and the seriousness of the offense, a little sympathy might be feasible.” » (nolo.com, 2014). Additionally, due to the high number of offenders in the jail or prison, the jury might be inclined to convince the judge to incarcerate him in a medium or minimum security facility. In my opinion, some offenders simply cannot receive a reduced sentence due to the nature of their crime; however, for a few selected minors, a more lenient sanction might be possible. The disadvantages of transferring a juvenile to adult court are: “…harsher sentences and limited options from the adult court judge.” (nolo.com). When an adult criminal court judge imposes a sentence on a juvenile, he or she cannot recommend various rehabilitation or counseling options available in juvenile court. The most severe penalty can include life imprisonment for an adult