Well, that and court mandated anger management classes.
The defense attorney speaks:
""I think that the judge ruled fairly and with compassion for all the parties involved … we want to move forward, I think justice succeeded in this matter and I express sympathy to the family of Mr. Weed," Steinmetz said when reached for comment following the hearing. “All along my client and his family have expressed sympathy and regret. I think [both families] have acted with compassion towards one another.”
Well, everybody except for the dead guy and his family.
“It’s tough to not want some measure of punishment for this young man, but in the juvenile system that’s certainly not the ultimate goal; it’s rehabilitation,” Smith said.
Probation is a privilege. If they treat this like they got away with murder, they will find themselves in jail until they turn 21. <= Maximum sentence
Well, I guess you’re entitled to that opinion. But it only makes things worse. Just like all other emotional tough on crime nonsense.
Going through the juvenile system, these kids will have a chance to turn their lives around. Throwing them in adult prison will just guarantee that they become lifelong criminals.
Just to be clear -This is the older brother who did not actually kill the guy. The younger brother is the one that landed the blow that killed the man.
He is still in Juvie until…prob 21.
For the record -I do not like this sentence. No way that kid should be able to just get probation.
