My child or loved one is under 19 years old, can they be charged as an adult?

Yes. Children under age 19 have three separate and distinct categories they can be placed under, depending on the circumstances:  Adolescent Offender, Juvenile Offender, and Juvenile Delinquent.  They may sound the same but are handled very differently. Also, there is an additional circumstance that may apply called a “Youthful Offender”.