THE CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF THE MINOR OFFENDER AND THE REDUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL MAJORITY

Abstract

The present work, through the use of the methodology of deductive scientific research, through the analysis of bibliographies, doctrines, legislations, jurisprudence, pertinent to the subject, has for purpose the study of criminal responsibility, of the minor offender, as well as the reduction of the age of majority criminal law in Brazil, discussing social and legal aspects for a possible reduction. The criminal practice involving adolescents and even children, increasingly present in contemporary society, in a way, reflects the opinion of those who believe in the close relationship with the growth of violence. Despite the image stamped on crimes of great repercussions committed by young people, studies point to the opposite situation. According to the map of violence, the number of deaths of young people in Brazil is accelerating. Therefore, this study is justified by its relevance both legal and academic, as it is a topic that, in addition to being the subject of discussion in various segments of society, emerges in the legal sphere as something extremely important, both with regard to the constitutional rights of children and adolescents, as well as public security, a right for all.