“Youth Justice Laws Under Fire: Staten Island’s Repeat Offender Highlights System’s Flaws”
Staten Island, New York — A 21-year-old man with a long history of violent crime continues to be a source of concern for law enforcement, all thanks to the state’s Raise the Age Law. Lloyd Francis, who was first arrested at age 14, has accumulated a string of charges including attempted murder, robbery, and felony gun possession, yet suffered limited consequences due to the juvenile justice system’s leniency. Law enforcement reports indicate that Francis has been apprehended at least six times, racking up numerous serious charges, but has spent only about two years behind bars. … Read more