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Those detained downstairs in the detention center are shackled for their own safety and the safety of those bringing them to the juvenile court wing. >> no talking in the hallway. >> on the judges docket, today, two very different but equally heavy hearings. the case of two young brothers who have been in detention over and over but still could face years in the juvenile system. and then theres devon who at 18 will stand in the judges courtroom one last time. if he gets locked up again it will b...

I started smoking weed again. i left the home because i was scared that when i did go to court these would be brought up, and i would end up getting in trouble. >> what were you thinking was going to happen to the case, devon? >> i was thinking upon my 18th birthday it would just be dropped. as the case is, it isnt. >> as it relates to your arm in a sling, what happened to you, devon? >> while i was on my own i was hanging with the wrong group of people and got myself into a situation where i go...

Everybodys tapdancing around the shooting of devon. that wasnt a stray bullet that entered his arm. that was a purposeful act in response to something devon was doing in a criminal nature. we also have problems -- hes an adult now. if he sits here for three or four months, i dont know what thats going to do with him. >> i dont either. 120 days here -- if two years in placement didnt help you change your ways, im not so certain that any more time here is going to do anything for you. hopefully ge...

>> hitting him with what? your fist? >> he pulled out a gun from under the seat and shot me. >> and decided not to charge you with attempted robbery? >> i like the rush of seeing how close i can get to getting caught without actually getting caught. thats how i like to do. thats stupid. youre blackmailing me and i know youre not going to do it. thats stupid, mom. >> you being here isnt? that wasnt a stray bullet that entered his arm. that was a purposeful act in response to something devon was...

Started getting into arguments. i was getting into a little bit of trouble. i started smoking weed again. i left the home because i was scared that when i did go to court these would be brought up, and i would end up getting in trouble. >> what were you thinking was going to happen to the case, devon? >> i was thinking upon my 18th birthday it would just be dropped. as the case is, it isnt. >> as it relates to your arm in a sling, what happened to you, devon? >> while i was on my own, i was hang...

Shot, he came to me for two weeks, begging, mom, please let me come home. please. ill straighten up, mom, please. and i wouldnt let him. i said no. i cant do that. i cant let you in the house. and then i find out he was shot. >> so on this monday the judge has found its in the best interest for the brothers kenneth and kentrell to remain detained until their next court hearing. will devons mothers pleas and his age be enough to convince the judge its time for him to come home? >> hes on the verg...

It. i do think that eventually they will end up hurting somebody if not themselves. >> theyre both staying. detained. im going to bonaventura? >> yes. >> will you state your name, please? >> devon starkey. >> how old are you, devon? >> im 18. >> were here because devon was arrested on a bench warrant which was issued by this court. it says here that devon starkeys whereabouts have been unknown by the lake county probation department. further, that he has failed to attend his court-ordered coun...

>> theyre both staying. detained. im going to bonaventura? >> will you state your name, please? >> devon starkey. >> how old are you, devon? >> im 18. >> were here because devon was arrested on a bench warrant issued by the court. it says here your whereabouts were unknown by the juvenile lake county probation department. further he has failed to attend his court-ordered counseling and lastly, he has failed to attend an educational program on a regular basis. go on and have a seat up here, ple...

That was a purposeful act in response to something devon was doing in a criminal nature. we also have problems -- hes an adult now. if he sits here for three or four months, i dont know what thats going to do with him. >> i dont either. 120 days here -- if two years in placement didnt help you change your ways, im not so certain that any more time here is going to do anything for you. hopefully getting shot in the arm has. everything happens for a reason. at least i believe it does. today what i...

Her demand, better facilities for kids and families. >> the family support in these hearings or in general with the kids whether in the hearing or outside the hearing is monumental. i think if there was one single thing that i would point to to be able to predict the success or failure of a young person is the family involvement and support. sounds like for about four years now the court has been involved not only with his life, but obviously your life as well. >> mm-hmm. >> so hes turned 18 now...