A teenage boy was sentenced to five years in a secure youth treatment facility after a knife attack on a classmate at Northgate High School. Initially charged with mayhem and attempted murder, he pleaded no contest to kidnapping. The judge's decision considered the boy's neurodevelopmental disorders, highlighting both his need for treatment and the concerning nature of the attack. Despite prior violent drawings, he has shown improvement while in custody. The appellate court upheld the sentence as justified, ensuring he has access to necessary therapies and education during his stay.
The juvenile court upheld a five-year sentence for a teen boy who attacked a classmate, emphasizing treatment for his autism and past violent behavior.
Despite a previous charge of attempted murder for a knife attack, the boy is receiving treatment and education as part of the sentencing decision.
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