When my brother got into trouble when he was younger i always supported him. I went every time he was in court, i went to every youth justice appt with him. I had told him previously that i was not at all happy with what he had done but he is my brother and no matter what i will always support him. I always wanted the best for him and he knew that.
From working in the 'industry' I have seen what supporting people, or conversely not supporting people can do, especially to impressionable teens.
It greatly depends on the kind of fella he is. If he 'just mucked up' and was influenced by peer pressure, he's most likely smart enough to work out not to do it again. When other young people feel they are a lost cause some adopt the 'no one cares about me, therefore I don't care about me, I may as well get in deeper' - so I'd go along. There are some real horrible people out there that make crime look attractive to young impressionable people, so its important to keep those people at bay - and usually strong family ties and a good support network can help with that too.
Someone in my family was in a VERY similar, if not the same situation. His lawyer told hjs parents to get all of his family to go to the court for all his hearings as support. He said the more people there were supporting him in the court room the better. He was conviced and jailed, it was heartbreaking but at the same time it was good for him to have all of his family there for him.
I didn't agree with what he had done and knew he was guilty but I went because he was my cousin and regardless of what he had done I love him dearly. I'm glad I went, we all got time to give him a hug before they took him away.
I think you should be there for him regardless of whether you think he's right or wrong. He is family and would appreciate the support.
I went to the initial hearing but the stupid court board had the wrong court room so i sat through all these random court cases and never got to see his, i felt so bad not being there that i think if i didnt go to this next one id regret it.
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