Defense of Infancy - Denmark

Denmark

Before July 1, 2010, a child had to be 15 years old to be charged with a crime. The maximum penalty regardless of the type of crime committed was 8 years imprisonment. After July 1, 2010, the age limit was lowered to 14 years. The limit of 8 years imprisonment was lifted. They can not be sentenced to life without paraole. On March 1, 2012 the age limit was raised back to 15 years. Children aged between 12 and 14 are not allowed legal defense, but can be ordered to wear an ankle monitor by the social services..