The suspect in the deadly Oxford High School shooting last week is 15 years old. But he will stand trial as an adult. On one hand, we know the brain of a 15-year-old is neither fully developed nor making the rational decisions of an adult. But it's vital the law prevents future harm by a violent offender. Today, we talk with a juvenile defense attorney about the legal rights Ethan Crumbley is afforded. 

GUEST: 

Deborah LaBelle, civil rights attorney

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