On Tuesday, a 17-year-old Oakland resident confessed to the murder of Lamar Converse, a crime that took place in unincorporated San Leandro on January 30. The case involved a tragic loss of life from a shooting amid what is believed to be a robbery attempt over a drug transaction. According to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO), the unnamed suspect will serve up to seven years in the Juvenile Justice Center, but with the possibility of being released sooner if they exhibit good behavior behind bars.

The ACSO stated that they petitioned the Alameda County District Attorney's Office to have the juvenile tried as an adult due to the gravity of the crime. Yet, despite the severity of his actions, the District Attorney's Office refused the request, leaving the case to remain in juvenile court.

As a result of this case's outcome, the teenage suspect will not face the legal consequences of an adult and remains to be potential for a shorter sentence served under relatively less daunting conditions.

While unsupervised parole is an option after a stay at the Juvenile Justice Center, the young murderer faces a probation clause that prohibits him from possessing a firearm until he reaches 30 years of age.