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Justice11
My question involves criminal law for the state of: North Carolina
This case involves 4 minors ages 14-17 breaking into an un-occupied building in city park & stealing CANDY. The 17yr old kid is being tried as an adult. This kid was caught with $70 worth of candy. The B&E was caught on camera.
Charges:
Felony BREAKING AND OR ENTERING-Broke padlock
Misdemeanor CONTRIBUTING DEL OF JUVENILE-Friends are 14yrs old.
Felony LARCENY AFTER BREAK/ENTER-Stole Candy
Felony POSS STOLEN GOODS/PROP-Gave candy to police
Public Defender wants 17yr High School senior , no priors, no gang affiliations, never been in trouble in school & helps elderly neighbors in neighborhood with lawn work, to plead guilty to Felony charges, due community service, probation for several years, pay fees & fines.
I don't feel this is something that should destroy this kids life felonies are FOREVER! When this kid is 70yrs old & needs to move into a retirement community these felonies will block him. When this kid seeks employment...when this kid tries to go to college.
This kid needs to pay for his wrong but felonies for life? Over candy? I feel this kid is being targeted because he's Afro-American! What can we do as far as asking for a reduced sentence? What would the courts accept as a reasonable plea?