9 of my 30 years in law enforcement I worked with juvenile offenders. IMO, it was a good move to not prosecute for these reasons: the GW has enough charges on them and to be honest the one more trespassing charge is not likely to change what a judge does to the kids one iota. Stacking charges rarely makes much difference in what they do in Juvenile court. Especially since it will probably be a boot camp/probation situation at the most. Most likely a fine and community service. Depends on their record also. Secondly, you are able to wash your hands of it and not have to go to court during valuable work time for something that the outcome would be the same.

Hopefully they will get a wakeup call from the judge and will one day realize and truly appreciate the fact that you cut them some slack when they grow up. I think y'all handled it perfectly and hope it turns out well for all involved.

Now all juvenile court judges are different so there is nothing concrete in what I say, but just my opinion based on experience.

Lord, please help us get our nation straightened out.