Bernalillo County DA says juvenile crime needs to be addressed [Video]

Bernalillo County and Albuquerque city officials say juvenile crime is out of control. “Those victims of violence committed by juveniles and their families have had their lives destroyed,” Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said.In a press conference Wednesday morning, Bregman said, “This year alone, we already have 119 felony juvenile crime cases involving a firearm.”Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsThis is why he and his office are recommending this be at the top of lawmakers’ minds come January during the 60-day legislative session. Bregman says the New Mexico Children’s Code has not been updated since 1993. There are 36 changes he’s suggesting and six amendments he believes should be priorities. They include expanding the amount of crimes juveniles can be charged with as an adult.”Currently, the only crime that you can charge as an adult is first degree,” Bregman said. “We want to expand that to …