But that is probably not how it would play out.
A minor handed over to the police for such an offense would probably receive court-ordered, taxpayer funded therapy.
Depending on the judge, and whether the boy had any previous contact with law enforcement, he might receive those services while on probation or in juvenile detention.
“He feels like s-—. He feels remorse and he is scared, he’s facing time in prison. I could go and get him but he needs to learn,”.........
“Tough Love” from a caring parent. Some day (maybe) the kid will realize what/why the father did what he did. Hard to fathom at a young age but maybe in the future.
Is 17 considered a minor?