My son was 17 when arrested. Dose anyone know what will happen when he turns 18? He was arrested Tues. He turns 18 in June. He's had devices seized. Thank you
I believe its the case that if he is 18 when he goes to court, then he will convicted as an adult, but the court then has the option to refer him to a youth court for sentencing.
Hi Jossseee
I am so sorry you find yourself here. The Youth Justice Legal System have information on turning 18 which you may find useful https://yjlc.uk/resources/legal-guides-and-toolkits/turning-18
Do you have a solicitor? Just wondering if you or your solicitor could ask the OIC how long the wait is to check devices and if Youths are treated quicker. In our case the young person in our family was just added to a central pile and there was no difference in timescales for a youth or an adult. I think some police forces do try and deal with youths a bit quicker and I feel you would have nothing to lose to enquire if your son's case could be looked at quicker as he is a youth. The young person in our family (16 years old at time of knock) waiting just over a year before the case went to the CPS. To leave young people in the 'limbo' is so tough on them and their mental health.
The helpline would be worth contacting too, if you haven't already done so. They have a young person course that your son could do which would help him understand why and how he has ended up down this path.
I hope this information is of some help to you.
Thinking of you and your son.
I am so sorry you find yourself here. The Youth Justice Legal System have information on turning 18 which you may find useful https://yjlc.uk/resources/legal-guides-and-toolkits/turning-18
Do you have a solicitor? Just wondering if you or your solicitor could ask the OIC how long the wait is to check devices and if Youths are treated quicker. In our case the young person in our family was just added to a central pile and there was no difference in timescales for a youth or an adult. I think some police forces do try and deal with youths a bit quicker and I feel you would have nothing to lose to enquire if your son's case could be looked at quicker as he is a youth. The young person in our family (16 years old at time of knock) waiting just over a year before the case went to the CPS. To leave young people in the 'limbo' is so tough on them and their mental health.
The helpline would be worth contacting too, if you haven't already done so. They have a young person course that your son could do which would help him understand why and how he has ended up down this path.
I hope this information is of some help to you.
Thinking of you and your son.
Thank you all.