17 year-olds accused of non-violent crimes may no longer be tried as adults

MADISON - Non-violent 17-year-old offenders in Wisconsin would no longer be treated as adults in the justice system under a bipartisan proposal up for a hearing in the Legislature. The bill before the Assembly's Corrections Committee would reverse a 1996 law requiring all 17-year-olds, regardless of the offense, to be treated as adults. Full Story: WJFW