Juveniles charged as adults, the challenges this brings to the legal system

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The court appearance was quick.

16-year-old Damarion Bennett answering a few questions and ordered back to court next month.

“Sir do you have a copy of the criminal complaint that was filed against you?” asks Judge Joe Sciscento. “Yes, sir,” says Bennett.

Bennett is charged as an adult in an attempted robbery case that left a suspected accomplice dead.

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