Q: Can u do juvenile time as an adult for a 2 year probation sentence 12 years 7 months old 1996 2008
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If you were sentenced to juvenile probation at 12 years and 7 months old for two years, you wouldn’t typically serve that time as an adult later in life. Juvenile sentences are meant to be served while you are still under the jurisdiction of the juvenile system. Once you age out, the system no longer has authority over you in the same way it does for minors.
However, if there were violations of probation that led to an extension or new charges as an adult, that could change the situation. In some cases, if probation conditions were not met, a court could modify the sentence or transfer it to the adult system, but this is not common for probation-only cases. Courts generally aim to rehabilitate juveniles rather than impose adult consequences for actions committed as a child.
If you have concerns about an old juvenile sentence affecting you now, it may help to look into whether the records have been sealed or expunged. Many states allow juvenile records to be cleared once you reach adulthood, especially if you haven’t committed further offenses. If something from your past is causing legal trouble today, seeking guidance from someone who understands juvenile law could help clarify your options.
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