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When and why Wisconsin law allows children to be charged as adults

A 10-year-old Milwaukee boy is being charged in adult court for allegedly shooting and killing his mother. State law says children ages 9 and younger cannot be charged with a crime, but that changes once they turn 10. If prosecutors charge them with homicide, the case is automatically sent to adult court. The 10-year-old boy in this case faces up to 60 years behind bars if convicted on the charge of first-degree reckless homicide. "In Wisconsin, it's almost unheard of that a 10-year-old involves themselves in a homicide so this is incredibly unique,” said Jonathan LaVoy. LaVoy is a local defense attorney who isn’t affiliated with the case. He says Wisconsin law lays out criteria based on age as to when a child is charged in adult criminal court. READ MORE: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/... _____________________________ TMJ4 News in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is your source for local breaking news, in-depth investigations, the latest weather and traffic, and livestreams on news happening right now. Subscribe to the TMJ4 YouTube channel:    / @tmj4   Watch 24/7 TMJ4 live coverage here: https://www.tmj4.com/live Download the TMJ4 app: https://www.tmj4.com/apps Sign up for the TMJ4 Newsletter: https://www.tmj4.com/account/manage-e... Watch more TMJ4 on YouTube:    / @tmj4   On The Go with James Groh: https://on.tmj4.com/3V1oLvH Milwaukee Tonight: https://on.tmj4.com/3UZroya