Teenager Accused of Stabbing Man In Lake Elsinore
Police arrested teenager on suspicion of stabbing a man in Lake Elsinore during a fight. According to an article in The Californian, the boy is 17 years old and remains unidentified because he is a minor. Officials say the incident occurred in the 28500 block of 11th Street. Police arrested the teen after receiving reports of the stabbing. Officers stopped a speeding car and determined the teen, who was in the vehicle, stabbed the man.
Police also arrested the second person in the car about whom no information is available. According to the article, the victim who was admitted to an area hospital, talked to officials and confirmed the two people’s involvement in the stabbing. The 17-year-old reportedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the man on the left side of the chest during their fight. The victim, who has also not been identified, is said to be in stable condition and his injuries, non life-threatening.
When older minors commit violent crimes such as homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery or gang-related crimes, they could be tried as adults. The difference is while juvenile court proceedings are shielded and protected from the public and the media, proceedings in adult court are wide open.
It takes an experienced criminal defense attorney with a thorough knowledge of San Diego juvenile defense law to handle these cases in a competent yet sensitive manner. If your child has been accused of a crime, call the Law Offices of Stephen Brodsky for a complimentary and confidential consultation.
