Friday, February 1, 2013

Refreshing story of the Day: Judge orders 12 year old vandal to get a job and pay for the damage

Once in a while there is a glimmer of sanity from the State of Massachusetts:
A Western Massachusetts boy who spray-painted graffiti onto his neighbor’s homes as an 11-year-old was ordered Wednesday to get a job so he can pay the victim’s $1,000 restitution – and learn a life lesson at the same time.
Of course the boy's ambulance chasing attorney was indignant that the judge would order this punk to show some responsibility:
"....“Where does a 12-year-old find work to pay this off? It’s not going to happen.’’ 
Bartolomei also said forcing his client to find a job, given the child’s age, could put him in danger if he goes out and looks for work.
I love the District Attorney's response:
“He had two strong arms and two strong legs to make his way over to his neighbor’s house,’’ said Sullivan. “He can use those two strong arms and two strong legs to pay restitution.’’ 
Sullivan added that if the boy cannot find anyone to hire him, then the boy should contact his juvenile diversion program “and we’ll hook him up.’’
Read the full story HERE.

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