Charges Dropped Against 12-Year-Old Accused in Fatal Grocer Group Assault
The boy's lawyer previously argued his young age meant he might not have known his actions were seriously wrong.
TL;DR
- A 12-year-old boy's charges in a fatal group assault have been dropped.
- The boy was accused of violent disorder, intentional serious injury, affray, and intentional injury.
- Prosecutors cited the principle of 'doli incapax' as the reason for withdrawing the charges.
- The principle of 'doli incapax' relates to the age at which a child is presumed incapable of knowing their actions are seriously wrong.