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.
The youngest boy accused in the group assault that resulted in the death of grocer Van Viet Truong has had all charges dropped. The 12-year-old cannot be identified and was one of several teenagers charged over the incident. Prosecutors withdrew the charges, stating they could not rebut the principle of ‘doli incapax,’ which relates to the age of criminal responsibility.
- 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.
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