Bridgeton Teenager Accused Of Drowning and Killing Her Newborn Son
In a tragic Bridgeton murder case, a local 14-year-old has been charged with murder on suspicion of drowning her newborn baby in the tank of a public restroom during a Cinco de Mayo festival at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds. According to a news article in South Jersey News Online (), the girl not identified because of her age, is already the mother of a 13-month-old and hid this pregnancy from her friends and family.
Prosecutors allege that the teenager, a student at Bridgeton High School killed the baby boy moments after she gave birth to him in the restroom. Officials are still in the process of deciding how to file the charges. Prosecutors could charge her as a teenager, which means she could get a maximum sentence of 20 years in a juvenile facility. They could also charge her as an adult, which means her case would be tried in open court and if found guilty, she could face a sentence of 30 years to life in prison.
This is clearly a frightening scenario for a young girl 14 years of age. One can only imagine what her parents, family members and friends must be going through right now. This girl needs the services of a criminal defense attorney who has extensive knowledge of juvenile laws. New Jersey juvenile criminal defense cases can vary greatly, which is why it’s very important that each case is assessed by an accomplished criminal defense lawyer in a timely manner so that all legal actions can progress quickly and efficiently.
Being convicted of a juvenile crime is a serious matter. The caliber of your defense team could determine if your child gets tried as a teen or as an adult – which could mean the difference between acquittal or reduced jail time and life behind bars. It could also greatly affect your child’s future, by hampering their ability to get a job or a driver’s license.
If your child has been arrested for a serious crime, you should seek quality legal representation by a knowledgeable juvenile defense attorney right away. Call immediately for a free case evaluation with a New Jersey juvenile criminal defense attorney at Lependorf & Silverstein today. We may be able to help your child.
