Who's to blame for this astounding statistical projection? How did America's children get upon a path heading in this direction? Why is there not a national movement of millions of parents unified in an effort to combat all of the elements that are leading our children to the defendant's table within inept, prejudicial, harsh and inadequate Juvenile courtrooms? Why, why, why... why doesn't anyone care?
At the age of seventeen I was charged with first degree Intentional homicide, and I was waived into Adult court, I am not guilty of this offence, though based upon pressure from my attorney and the prosecutor, naivety, credulity and my child-like disposition I pled guilty to the offense in a deal that was to consign me to a term of life imprisonment with parole eligibility after thirteen years, (2009) thought the Judge did not adhere to the deal and instead consigned me to a term of life imprisonment with parole eligibility in 2020.
Though I am not guilty of this offense I am not utterly innocent either, unfortunately at the time I pled guilty I was unable to make the distinction. For my case is one of the many examples of why more profound efforts must be made within the prosecution of juveniles to ensure that there decisions are made intelligently.
My case is one of many examples of what happens to a child that the world doesn't care about, do not misunderstand, for at the age of 29 I am capable of owning complete responsibility for my actions, but because children are produced, they are a product of their enviroment, I am forced to acknowledge that our societies social Ills and the lack of pro-activeness on the part of adults played a part in creating the path that led me into the courtroom and if nothing is done it will play a huge part in leading 50% of our children into the courtroom in 2050!
During the almost twelve years that I have been Incarcerated I have become a staunch fighter against Juvenile exploitation in the courtrooms, and in that breath I encourage all who read this to be knowledgeable of the Laws concerning children , and if you disagree with anything please scream your dissent to your States Legislative body. For through my eyes any law concerning children that is not in accordance with rehabilitation is at odds with Justice.
Since I have been incarcerated I have become a human spotlight, shining light upon the darkness in our society that is effectively producing hundreds of thousands of juvenile delinquents. With hindsight being my most extensive and effective study guide.
