What Should I Do if My Child Is Being Tried as an Adult? When Can a Juvenile Be Tried as an Adult? Children under 14 are not tried as adults in Minnesota. However, if your child is over the age of 14, there’s a possibility they may be tried as an adult. The type of...Read More

Under Minnesota law, children under the age of 14 are considered legally incapable of committing crimes. If a child is over the age of 14, the juvenile can be tried as an adult in Minnesota. If they are accused of a dangerous offense and/or has engaged in criminal conduct in the past the juvenile court...Read More