Teen Gets House Arrest in Nev. Shooting:
RENO, Nev. — A 14-year-old boy who shot and injured two fellow middle school students was sentenced Friday to house arrest until he completes 200 hours of community service.
Prosecutors had recommended James Scott Newman, who pleaded guilty to battery with a deadly weapon, be placed in a state juvenile facility.
Washoe County Juvenile Court Master Janet Schmuck acknowledged she struggled with the sentence before she ordered to him to have electronic monitoring and 24-hour supervision at his parents home in Reno.
“If it does not work to the court’s satisfaction, James will be committed,” Schmuck said. “But I want to give James and his family an opportunity to make it work.”
Deputy District Attorney Jo Lee Wickes immediately appealed the sentence, saying it was not proper given the seriousness of the crime.
He shot two people and all he gets is an ankle bracelet and community service. The judge is living up to her last name.
Real Crime with Trench Reynolds 
200 hours of community service? This kid wasn’t busted for underaged drinking or being out after curfew. He shot two people for God’s sake. You beat me to the Schmuck joke, Trench.
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