i have two teenage sons age 16 and 15 years they are being charge for accomplice for a drive by shooting how much time will they get
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i have two teenage sons age 16 and 15 years they are being charge for accomplice for a drive by shooting how much time will they get
Asked on June 7, 2009 under Criminal Law, Washington
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
It hard to say. Your sons may be tried as adults under Washington State law. Additionally, whether tried as juveniles or adults there may be penalty enhancements if they are part of a street gang. Finally, and most importantly, you failed to mention whether or not the shooting resulted in someone's death; obviously the penalty for that will be far greater.
In any event, your sons are facing major charges here. You need to get them legal counsel ASAP.
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