Part a: which of the following best identifies a central idea of the article?

a
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.
b
in cases of homicide, it is important to take into account the juvenile offender’s criminal history when deciding upon punishment for homicide cases.
c
in some states, juveniles convicted of committing or being involved in homicide are automatically sentenced to life in prison without parole, though many people argue that this is unjust and cruel.
d
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’.
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