In Deutschland sind Jugendliche ab 14 Jahren strafmündig. Das bedeutet: Jugendliche, die 14 Jahre und älter sind und gegen Strafgesetze verstoßen, …In Germany, juveniles are criminally responsible from the age of 14. This means: Juveniles who are 14 years and older and violate criminal laws ...

Explanation

Under the Jugendgerichtsgesetz, criminal responsibility in Germany starts at 14; offenders aged 14–17 can be sentenced, although the juvenile justice system applies milder, education-oriented penalties. Therefore they are held accountable rather than treated like younger children who are not punishable.