Ginger Kicking in Calabasas Not Deemed Hate Crime
Adolescents are very impressionable. Unfortunately, the media realizes this very notion, yet fails to monitor materials that profess concepts that may be misconstrued by some young minds. According to the Los Angeles Times, one such incident in Calabasas was emblematic of this very idea. Reportedly, middle school students acted upon a request sent out via a Facebook message. The message declared that it was “Kick a Ginger Day” (with “Ginger” being a term in reference to those individuals with red hair, freckles, and fair skin). The concept was proliferated by the animated, adult-humored television comedy “South Park.”
While the TV episode’s supposed intention was to depict the irrationality of discrimination, its message was clearly taken quite literally. Reportedly however, the injuries sustained by the 12-year-old boy were not severe. In fact, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant declared that the incident did not meet the criteria of a hate crime, which many angered individuals had labeled it. It should be noted that police are investigating whether or not assault with a deadly weapon took place.
Juvenile crimes can seriously impact a young person’s future. However, not all incidents of juvenile crime are the same, and every detail of the incident should be thoroughly examined in order to determine exactly what happened. Other influential factors, such as peer or media power, also often play a role in juvenile crime incidents, and must be taken into consideration as well. Regardless of the circumstances though, it is essential that any juvenile facing criminal charges is afforded the strongest possible defense in a court of law.
At The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf, an experienced Los Angeles criminal attorney will ensure that your child’s rights are not infringed upon in a court of law. If your child stands accused, please don’t hesitate to contact us today for a free consultation of your juvenile crime defense case. Call (866) 390-7373 or visit www.youareinnocent.com for more information.
Source Article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/11/assault-of-calabasas-boy-is-not-being-investigated-as-a-hate-crime.html
