People v. James

After a hearing in the City Magistrates’ Court of the City of New York, Adolescent Part, the defendant William James, 16 years of age, was adjudicated a “ wayward minor ” and committed to Elmira Deception Center for an indeterminate *84period. The Appellate Part of the Court of Special Sessions, First Department, has affirmed. Defendant is here by permission.

Section 913-a of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides in part: “ § 913-a. Wayward Minor. Any person between the ages of sixteen and twenty-one who * * * (5) is wilfully disobedient . to the reasonable and lawful commands of parent,…