BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney is trying to tackle the growing problem of kids with guns. The DA’s Office said one of the biggest challenges they’re encountering is an outdated state code that lacks proper consequences.
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District Attorney Sam Bregman said the New Mexico Children’s Code was adopted more than three decades ago and isn’t equipped to tackle the crimes teens are committing today. Bregman said updating the code is about holding youth accountable.
“Everybody makes mistakes when they’re a kid but you inject a firearm into that mistake and the consequences are horrific,” said Bernalillo County District Attorney, Sam Bregman…