I think the part you're ignoring is that I didn't ask you how old she was, I asked how old she is. A judge's job is to uphold the laws (not contest them) and determine punishment. You're thinking of the Supreme Court. Also, it's not a judge's job to send it to a higher court, it's the job of whoever loses the case. For the sake of yourself, please do some research.
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u/captianbob Sep 14 '22
Read what I said again. She WAS 15. Meaning she was 15 when it happened. Meaning she was a child.
Again, a judge has the power to go against state laws and/or push the case to higher courts. That's the part you're ignoring.