How juvenile court handles cases when kids are accused of serious offenses
Police have one 15-year-old suspect in custody in connection to the mass shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday.
Earlier this week, a King County Superior Court Judge found probable cause for three counts of first-degree assault and a single count of second-degree illegal possession of a firearm.
The suspect remains in juvenile detention. An arraignment is scheduled for Thursday, where the defendant will hear charges filed against them.
But the legal process may become more complicated due to the alleged suspect’s age.
Judge J. Mike Diaz explains how juvenile court works, and the major…
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