Commission rejects proposal to alter Robbery 1 age cutoff for Option B eligibility A proposal to ‘‘square the ages’’ so 15‑year‑olds convicted of Robbery 1 would be eligible for Option B was moved and defeated March 13 after members expressed concern about Robbery 1’s varied seriousness; the motion failed amid 5 recorded yes votes and multiple abstentions.

A proposal to change age eligibility for Robbery 1 convictions faced fierce debate, revealing deep concerns over public safety and the seriousness of offenses.

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