If a crime occurs after age 17, which rules apply?

• A. Juvenile Rules
• B. Adult Rules
• C. Both
• D. None

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is age at the time of the offense. Juvenile jurisdiction normally covers offenses by someone under 18. If the crime happens after age 17, the offender is 18 or older when the offense occurs, so adult criminal law applies. In practice, this means the case proceeds under adult rules rather than juvenile procedures. Some places have transfer provisions for older juveniles or specific offenses, but the baseline is that 18+ at the time of the offense follows adult rules.