Which of the following best identifies a central idea of the article? in some states, juveniles convicted of committing or being involved in homicide are automatically sentences to life in prison without parole, though many people argue that this is unjust and cruel. minors should not be held to the same legal standards as adults because their brains are not as developed and their actions mean less than adults'. in cases of homicide, it is important to take into account the juvenile offender's criminal history when deciding upon punishment for homicide cases. juvenile criminals should be subjected to the same punishments as adults, even if they are not equally aware of any legal consequences; the law is the law.