In re Andrew M.

There comes a point at the extreme end of the spectrum to which a principle is intended to *814have reference where its relevance may seriously be que^ tioned. We reach this point in the proceeding before us.

Andrew M. is before the court as a respondent in a proceeding to adjudicate him a delinquent. He is charged with committing acts which if committed by an adult would constitute the crimes of burglary in the third degree (Penal Law, § 140.20) and criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree (Penal Law, § 165.40). He is eight years old. Standing at full height, the top of Andrew’s…