Lawyer Claims 10-Year-Old Arrested for Public Urination Received Treatment Comparable to an Adult Offender

The mother of a 10-year-old boy from Mississippi is refusing to sign a probation agreement for her son after he was arrested for urinating behind her car. According to the family’s lawyer, the terms of the probation agreement are typically reserved for adults and are therefore too severe for a child. The agreement includes random drug tests, an 8 p.m. curfew, monthly meetings with a probation officer, and even a requirement to write a two-page report on Kobe Bryant. Initially, the boy’s mother agreed to the probation, but upon reading the full terms and consulting with her lawyer, she decided to fight for the charge to be dismissed. The incident occurred in August when the boy, waiting for his mother in her parked car, had no access to public restrooms and discreetly relieved himself. The situation escalated when the police arrived, and the boy was taken to the police station and held in a cell for up to an hour. The family believes that the police’s treatment of the boy was racially motivated, as all the officers involved were white, and the boy is Black. The boy was charged as a juvenile and now faces probation, which the family believes is too harsh for his actions. The family’s lawyer has filed a motion to dismiss the charge, and if denied, they plan to take the case to trial. They also intend to sue the city and the police department in both federal and state court. The incident has deeply affected the boy, leading him to distrust law enforcement and avoid events where police officers are present. The court hearing is scheduled for January 16, and the family hopes for a fair resolution that acknowledges the wrongful arrest and excessive punishment.,

A recent incident involving the arrest of a 10-year-old child for public urination has raised concerns about the treatment of young offenders. The child’s lawyer argues that the authorities treated the child like an adult criminal, sparking a debate about appropriate responses to juvenile behavior. Many are questioning whether the punishment in this case aligns with the child’s age and the nature of the offense. This incident sheds light on the need for a more nuanced approach to dealing with young offenders and ensuring that their rights and well-being are adequately protected.