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What is the name of your state? North Carolina
North Carolina Charges; Felonious B & E (14-54(a)) Felonious Larceny (14-72(b)(2)) On indictment forms; Injury to real property G.S. 14-127 (3 counts)
My son and other boys (3) first walked by a convenience store, broke the glass in a gas pump, then one boy threw a brick through the door window. My son ran back to the shed at one of the boys homes, while one other threw a brick through a restaurant window and continued home, not to return. This boy was not involved in the arrest.
Soon afterward, the three remaining boys went out again, broke the door on a church and entered.
One one boy slashed upholstery on chairs and he and another sprayed fire extingushers, causing a great mess as it went through the ventalation system.
During that time, my son broke a door into the office and stole pens, paper clips & various office supplies then went into the kitchen in search of food. He is willing to admit to and be penalized for what he did do and is willing to make restoration.
He immediately sought employment to start saving to pay for damages.
He is a minor, 16 years old. They are going to try him as an adult because of the felony.
He was questioned without parents present, nor was he asked if he wanted them (NC G.S. 7B-2101 (a)3).
His name was published, now three times in the local newspaper, doesn't G.S. 7B-3100 say that's illegal? Also his address was published twice.
G.S. 14-54 says to be felonious, he must have broken into and entered with the intent of committing a felony or larceny. How do they know intent?
Apparently there has been a transfer hearing and we weren't notified or asked if we wanted to be heard pursuant to 7B-2203.
The DA's office has offered a plea bargain; guilty to all with a suspended sentence, restitution while on supervised probation. serve 30 days active on a split sentence? I think NOT.
The church claims over $100K in damages, due to fire extinguishers. My son did not touch one fire extinguisher, we will pay for the door he broke and the stolen items (valued at approx $130, but he didn't do any other damage).
I feel some procedures were not correct and or lawful and am wondering if we have an out because of this.
Also, were we damaged by the publishing of his name and address in the paper, were the police neglegent of the law in releasing a minor's name?
He was charged and will be tried as an adult, but innocent until proven guilty, no?
We want our son to pay consequences and actually he is ready also. We also have him scheduled for some counseling for this and other issues in his life.
His best friend committed suicide at Christmas last year and he hasn't fully recovered, if he ever will....
Thank you for your time, and we are looking forward to all responses...
North Carolina Charges; Felonious B & E (14-54(a)) Felonious Larceny (14-72(b)(2)) On indictment forms; Injury to real property G.S. 14-127 (3 counts)
My son and other boys (3) first walked by a convenience store, broke the glass in a gas pump, then one boy threw a brick through the door window. My son ran back to the shed at one of the boys homes, while one other threw a brick through a restaurant window and continued home, not to return. This boy was not involved in the arrest.
Soon afterward, the three remaining boys went out again, broke the door on a church and entered.
One one boy slashed upholstery on chairs and he and another sprayed fire extingushers, causing a great mess as it went through the ventalation system.
During that time, my son broke a door into the office and stole pens, paper clips & various office supplies then went into the kitchen in search of food. He is willing to admit to and be penalized for what he did do and is willing to make restoration.
He immediately sought employment to start saving to pay for damages.
He is a minor, 16 years old. They are going to try him as an adult because of the felony.
He was questioned without parents present, nor was he asked if he wanted them (NC G.S. 7B-2101 (a)3).
His name was published, now three times in the local newspaper, doesn't G.S. 7B-3100 say that's illegal? Also his address was published twice.
G.S. 14-54 says to be felonious, he must have broken into and entered with the intent of committing a felony or larceny. How do they know intent?
Apparently there has been a transfer hearing and we weren't notified or asked if we wanted to be heard pursuant to 7B-2203.
The DA's office has offered a plea bargain; guilty to all with a suspended sentence, restitution while on supervised probation. serve 30 days active on a split sentence? I think NOT.
The church claims over $100K in damages, due to fire extinguishers. My son did not touch one fire extinguisher, we will pay for the door he broke and the stolen items (valued at approx $130, but he didn't do any other damage).
I feel some procedures were not correct and or lawful and am wondering if we have an out because of this.
Also, were we damaged by the publishing of his name and address in the paper, were the police neglegent of the law in releasing a minor's name?
He was charged and will be tried as an adult, but innocent until proven guilty, no?
We want our son to pay consequences and actually he is ready also. We also have him scheduled for some counseling for this and other issues in his life.
His best friend committed suicide at Christmas last year and he hasn't fully recovered, if he ever will....
Thank you for your time, and we are looking forward to all responses...
