That's not a knife; this is a knife. Failed Burchmart robbery results in 17 Y/O arrested

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On 11/02/2020 at approximately 11:55 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a 911 call for a robbery at the Burchmart (25355 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, MD). The investigation revealed the suspect entered the establishment, displayed a knife and attempted to take money from the cash register. The suspect was unsuccessful and an employee produced a knife. The suspect then fled the establishment.

While Troopers were responding, the caller provided a description of the suspect. Troopers and Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office responded to the area and quickly located the suspect walking away from the area. Upon contact with the suspect, he was still in possession of the knife used in the commission of the crime. The suspect is identified as George Henry Wilson, 17, of Leonardtown, STM, Md.

Due to the suspect being a minor, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services was contacted. It was determined Wilson would be charged as an adult. Wilson was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with armed robbery, robbery, Assault 1st Degree and Assault 2nd Degree.
 

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I wonder how someone under the age of 18 can be tried as an adult, when, it is impossible, under Maryland State law, for a minor, having not attained the age of majority, to enter into any contract or contractual obligation. Any thing he signs, with an attorney, the courts, etc., is null and void. So, how can it be?

Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 1-103
 

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I wonder how someone under the age of 18 can be tried as an adult, when, it is impossible, under Maryland State law, for a minor, having not attained the age of majority, to enter into any contract or contractual obligation. Any thing he signs, with an attorney, the courts, etc., is null and void. So, how can it be?

Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 1-103

He most likely has priors of committing adult crimes.
 

Ken King

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I wonder how someone under the age of 18 can be tried as an adult, when, it is impossible, under Maryland State law, for a minor, having not attained the age of majority, to enter into any contract or contractual obligation. Any thing he signs, with an attorney, the courts, etc., is null and void. So, how can it be?

Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 1-103
Because the legislature has determined that certain crimes committed by those of certain ages do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court.

Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8A-03
 
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