Maryland's broken juvenile justice system abets crime

'Juveniles are taking advantage of Maryland’s leniency. Organized groups of juveniles have committed dozens of carjackings in Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince George’s counties, and Baltimore city. One of those incidents ended in murder.' -Jason Johnson

For example, a juvenile perpetrator of a second-degree assault would not be eligible for adult court and its consequences, and authorities would not be able to detain them in most circumstances thanks to this loophole.include eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for 16- and 17-year-olds convicted of the most egregious crimes, including first-degree rape, murder, and numerous gun crimes, and compelling a court to consider these offenders for later sentencing reductions.

Juveniles are taking advantage of Maryland’s leniency. Organized groups of juveniles have committed dozens of carjackings in

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