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Hi there, and thank you for taking the time to read this! I was wondering what would happen during the following: 1. 16 year old male concocted a plan to set fire to someone's home. 2. Initial 16 year old male didn't actually set the fire, but was there when it happened. 3. One of his friends shot a man, and he was there for that, too. 4. Initial 16 year old disposes of evidence in a stream. Thanks a ton. What would the legal proceedings look like for this? Would he be charged as a Youthful Offender, or a Juvenile Defendant?
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The only thing I can say for sure is that the 16 year old needs a trained criminal defense lawyer, because a number of things can happen.
First of all, the 16 year old can be charged with Attempted Murder or Murder depending on whether or not the man shot lives or dies.
The 16 year old could face a transfer petition to be tried as an adult.
I am not saying it's likely, but it's possible.
It's also possible to be charged under statutes making juvenile punishments possible..... along with adult penalties.
It's also possible that he could simply be charged as a juvenile.
That 16 year old needs counsel that has experience in violent crime defense as well as juvenile court.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2020 at 7:50 PM