Originally published Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 6:20 PM
PrintCharges at issue in case of young murder suspect
The attorney for an 8-year-old Arizona boy charged with fatally shooting his father and another man doesn't want prosecutors to drop one of the first-degree-murder charges.
Associated Press Writer
The attorney for an 8-year-old Arizona boy charged with fatally shooting his father and another man doesn't want prosecutors to drop one of the first-degree-murder charges.
Lawyer Benjamin Brewer said Tuesday in court filings in Apache County that the move wouldn't serve the child's interests.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss the murder charge involving the father but want to be able to refile the charge.
Brewer says that would give prosecutors a tactical advantage that could result in the boy being charged as an adult when he's older.
Prosecutors cannot explain their actions because of a gag order.
Police in the town of St. Johns allege that the boy killed both men with a rifle in their home on Nov. 5.
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