ABSTRACT

Leroy, age 13, was arrested for armed robbery. Allegedly, he and several of his companions were hanging out in an area in which a number of bars and strip joints are located when they noticed a middle-aged man, who appeared to be drunk, walking toward them. One of the older boys asked the man for money. When he refused, the boy pulled out a knife and threatened to kill the man if he did not give them his wallet and jewelry. Leroy and the other two boys did not actually threaten the man or engage in the robbery, but, according to the victim, they appeared to be menacing and did not try to stop the robbery. ­e victim reported the incident to the police and the boys were arrested soon aªer the robbery occurred. Apparently, the money taken, consisting of more than $100, had been divided among the four boys. ­e jewelry was still in the possession of the boy who committed the robbery.