Amber Smith

“Yes. If you are involved in doing adult things, then you should get in trouble like an adult.”

Barbara Boretsky

“Yes. They felt as though what they did would not have repercussions. They permanently scarred the victim.”

Jose Mendez

“No. There has not been a consistent standard for an age group in which they have tried minors for similar or worse crimes.”

Bryant Ross

“No. They’re just kids being kids.”

Nik Hernandez

“Mixed feelings. The younger ones are not as mature and should be tried as juveniles, but the older ones should be tried as adults because they failed to step up and save the victim.”

Karen Romero

“Yes. They are not children. They should handle the consequences of their actions.”