A 16-year-old facing serious charges broke down in tears after learning he would be tried as an adult. @macrohayes Shiuld children be charged as adults? #court ♬ Spooky, quiet, scary atmosphere piano songs – Skittlegirl Sound The teenager, who initially appeared calm during the hearing, covered his face and began crying uncontrollably when the judge confirmed the decision. Family members sitting in the gallery also wept as the reality sank in that he could now face decades in prison if convicted. The judge explained that the severity of the crime meant the case could not remain in juvenile court. Prosecutors argued that the charges were too serious to be handled under youth sentencing guidelines. The emotional moment has since spread online, with many debating whether a 16-year-old should ever be treated as an adult by the justice system. Some say the punishment must fit the crime, while others argue that a child should never be given adult-level consequences. Post navigation Man Speaks In Slang During Trial, Leaving Judge And Lawyers Completely Confused Woman Tries To Fake Insanity In Court, Judge Calls Out Her “Pure Evil”