Boy, 11, charged with killing his mother seeks reverse waiver to stay in juvenile court

Summary

An 11-year-old boy charged with the murder of his mother appeared in juvenile court, where debates continue over whether he will be tried as a child or an adult. Initially charged as an adult for first-degree intentional homicide, he faces potential life imprisonment. The judge has deemed him competent for trial, while his attorneys seek to have the case moved to juvenile court. A reverse waiver hearing is scheduled for mid-March to determine the trial's venue. The boy has been in custody for nearly a year, and his bail is set at $50,000, pending a medical evaluation request from his attorneys.

Takeaways

• 🔍 An 11-year-old boy is charged with the alleged murder of his mother.
• ⚖️ He is facing first-degree intentional homicide charges, which could lead to life in prison.
• 👨‍⚖️ The boy has been deemed competent to stand trial as an adult.
• 🏛️ His case was initially filed in adult court but has not yet been tried there.
• 📅 A reverse waiver hearing is scheduled for mid-March to decide the court's jurisdiction.
• 👥 The boy's attorneys are pushing to keep the case in juvenile court.
• 🗣️ At least three witnesses are expected to testify, with the possibility of more.
• ⏳ The boy has been in custody for almost a year.
• 💰 His cash bail is set at $50,000, with conditions imposed.
• 🩺 A request for a medical evaluation has been made for the boy’s benefit.

Q & A

What crime is the 11-year-old boy charged with?

He is charged with first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly shooting and killing his own mother.

Why is there debate about whether the boy will be tried as a child or an adult?

The boy was automatically charged as an adult, but his attorneys are seeking to have his case moved to juvenile court.

What is the potential sentence the boy faces if convicted?

He could face life in prison, as he is charged with a felony count of first-degree intentional homicide.

What decision did the judge make regarding the boy's competency to stand trial?

In July, the judge deemed the boy competent to stand trial as an adult.

What is a reverse waiver hearing?

A reverse waiver hearing allows a juvenile charged as an adult to petition for their case to be moved back to the juvenile court system.

What are the current custody details of the boy?

The boy has been in custody for almost a year.

What is the significance of the upcoming hearing scheduled for mid-March?

The hearing will determine whether the boy's case remains in juvenile court or is transferred to adult court.

What did the boy's attorneys request regarding his medical evaluation?

They requested the court to allow him to receive a medical evaluation, which was recommended by a doctor in detention.

What are the bail conditions for the boy?

His cash bail remains set at $50,000, with additional conditions.

How many witnesses do the attorneys anticipate for the trial?

They anticipate at least three witnesses, with the possibility of one or two more.