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16 Year Old Arson Accessory?

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by attorney William “Bill” Wolf   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
William “Bill” Wolf
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. ... Read Answer
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... Read Answer

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