Steve is eight years old and was walking home from school when a twelve year old neighbor boy (Joey) tells him he has candy at his house and to come over and eat some with him. Steve goes to Joey’s house where he eats candy with Joey. After they are done eating Joey takes out a knife and stabs Steve eight times in the chest killing him.
-The court wishes to prosecute Joey as an adult.Which of the following is not one of the ways Joey can be waived to adult court?

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There is no such thing as an executive waiver. The other options are all possible ways in which a minor can be waived to adult court. Judicial waiver occurs when a judge decides to transfer a minor's case to adult court. Prosecutorial waiver occurs when a prosecutor makes the decision to file charges in adult court instead of juvenile court. Legislative waiver occurs when a state law requires that certain types of crimes committed by minors result in automatic prosecution as an adult.

Steve Is Eight Years Old and Was Walking Home from School