People v. Lewis

This is a juvenile delinquency proceeding under chapter 393 of the Laws of 1930, known as the Children’s Court Act of the State of New York. Its proper title is not “ The People of the State of New York against Arthur L. Lewis,” as printed on the record and briefs. It was commenced and carried to judgment under the correct title of “In the Matter of Arthur Lewis, a child under the Age of Sixteen Years.” (§ 10.) The distinction is not without significance.

Arthur Lewis, fifteen years old, in company with a younger boy, broke into a store in Binghamton and stole twelve dollars.. Afterward the…