Is This Justice? Charging an Eighth Grader with a Felony for “Hacking”

Re:Is This Justice? Charging an Eighth Grader with a Felony ... by waterflame on Monday April 20, 2015 @10:12AM (#9408186)

1- accessing someone's computer is like accessing someone's home - checked 2- unauthorized access of a computer system is a crime - checked 3- the kid should be taught a lesson - checked

But... do u have to destroy his future for it? A 14 years old kid should drag a fellony with him till he graduates from university, because he decided to prank his teacher? That if he's allowed access to a university with such a record.

I thought law and punishment's roles are to reform and teach. (slapping myself... wake up!)

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Re:Is This Justice? Charging an Eighth Grader with a Felony ... by mapt on Monday April 20, 2015 @10:22AM (#9408239)

Until he graduates from university?

Universities often exclude felons (or at least, most felons) from admittance. The negotiating position of the applicant is one of appealing their standard policy of exclusion on special grounds, rather than competing with other entrants.

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