I don't have all the facts on this, but it just struck me as odd. My history teacher was telling us about how a student came to her and asked for legal advice (which she couldn't give, but asked a lawyer about). Basically there was a 16 year-old boy who was out with friends one night. They told him they were going to meet someone and asked if he wanted to come along. He said no, he was tired, and went home. Later that night, those two friends were charged with manslaughter (they started assaulting a man who ran into oncoming traffic, got hit, and died). When the 16 year-old heard this he went to the police to tell them what he knew (voluntarily, without being asked). Once he did this, they arrested him for manslaughter as well. What doesn't make sense is that there are witnesses to this crime who only told police of two attackers (which were arrested later...). How can they arrest him? Also, they've been holding him since oct, and are now transferring him to a prison to
2007-02-22 11:19:23 · 9 answers · asked by countrygurl587 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
hold him until he turns 18. He was also held without bail, as a 16 year-old. Was he really a flight risk? The whole thing confuses me.
It makes me trust our government even less, knowing they could do something like that.
I could have the facts all wrong... but this is what I was told today.
2007-02-22 11:20:43 · update #1
I don' t know the kid... So I know I'm missing details... Its just strange to me.
2007-02-22 11:38:52 · update #2
If he knew their intentions were to kill somebody or do something illegal before he went home they can charge him with accessory since he didn't report them to the police before hand.
You need to talk to a public defender to see what your options are
2007-02-22 11:28:00 · answer #1 · answered by sapphire_630 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this story is true (and frankly it sounds like bs) a lawyer could make an application to have the kid let out, based on how weak the state evidence is.
If the state does have a strong case against the kid, then he may have to stay put or could maybe post a bail bond. If he is likely to be convicted, it may be best to wait in jail, as in some places you get favourable treatment for time already served.
2007-02-22 19:29:38 · answer #2 · answered by Peter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could the 16 year old have an arrest warrent out on him for manslaughter in a un-related case?
2007-02-22 19:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by patrick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with you. the situation doesnt seem legel but it is possible that the police didn't have any proof of his innocense and thought he was making it up. or they could have confronted the friends and they could have told lies so that they wouldn't get in trouble alone. it is also possible that there were no witnesses to prove his innocense so the police dont know what to do. it doesnt seem right but if i were you i wouldnt get involved and risk getting in trouble. if ur not sure about the situation then talk to someone about it like ur friends or parents. u could try getting the facts from people who know the truth. good luck and i think ur right
2007-02-22 19:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by Alice Cullen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you were told is a lie, at least by the original source.
It is illegal for several reasons.Any cop, prosecutor, or judge would have to be crazy & involved in a conspiracy to do what you were told they did.
2007-02-22 19:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by bob h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just shows the judicial system in unfair
2007-02-22 19:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by Moby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont see how this is fair? Was the boy involved in the man-slaughter?
2007-02-22 19:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by RAW DIVA™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like an urban legend
2007-02-22 19:57:03 · answer #8 · answered by njyogibear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres more to this puzzle.you don't just get arrested for offering information.
2007-02-22 19:27:53 · answer #9 · answered by I Bleed Black & Gold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋