The Brief
- Families of two slain teens said they are upset over Prop 57, which emphasizes rehabilitation for minors accused of violent crimes.
- Under the law passed by voters in 2016, judges — not district attorneys, have say over whether teens are charged as adults.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Two separate Bay Area families impacted by violence at the hands of a minor are calling for change to the juvenile justice system.
Family and supporters gathered outside the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center on Monday to draw attention to the case of Derbing Alvarado, a 15-year-old who was robbed and fatally shot in East Oakland.
A 16-year-old has been charged with murder and robbery, but as a juvenile. The slain teen’s family believes the suspect should be tried as an adult.…