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dbk777
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What is the name of your state?NC
My 16 year old had been arrested and charged for misdomener destruction of property and felony b & e and petty larsony. They fire some fire extinguishers and the clean-up was quite extensive. Three properties were involved. On 2 charges, my son was just there, and the child guilty said he was taking ownies. Sean did enter the 3rd and stole misc office supplies, etc.
1st offence, never any trouble, a seriously bad decision....
Court appointed attorney sounded like we were pleading not guilty to all on initial meeting (only a few minutes), appt forthcoming.
Questions:
1. Is a 16 year old considered an adult in this instance?
2. What is the law on the age of a minor?
3. If my son is considered a minor, is a newspaper at fault in printing his name and address?
4. Is it legal to print any criminals address in a publication?
Because of a bad decision, my son will be paying restoration for damage done. He knows that and has already sought and obtained employement to get himself ready. But, if a publisher is at fault for this action (twice - two separate articles), I will definately seek out restitution from them. I heard of a case in montgomery county, md that was based on just this point.
all responses appreciated...
My 16 year old had been arrested and charged for misdomener destruction of property and felony b & e and petty larsony. They fire some fire extinguishers and the clean-up was quite extensive. Three properties were involved. On 2 charges, my son was just there, and the child guilty said he was taking ownies. Sean did enter the 3rd and stole misc office supplies, etc.
1st offence, never any trouble, a seriously bad decision....
Court appointed attorney sounded like we were pleading not guilty to all on initial meeting (only a few minutes), appt forthcoming.
Questions:
1. Is a 16 year old considered an adult in this instance?
2. What is the law on the age of a minor?
3. If my son is considered a minor, is a newspaper at fault in printing his name and address?
4. Is it legal to print any criminals address in a publication?
Because of a bad decision, my son will be paying restoration for damage done. He knows that and has already sought and obtained employement to get himself ready. But, if a publisher is at fault for this action (twice - two separate articles), I will definately seek out restitution from them. I heard of a case in montgomery county, md that was based on just this point.
all responses appreciated...