Joquine is 16 years old and has two prior arrests on his record. He has a history of drug abuse and has been in and out of counseling and diversion programs since he was 14. He has a stable home life, involved parents, attends school, and seems to be well engaged in community activities when he is not hanging out with a couple of the neighborhood troublemaker kids. Joquine just committed a crime at school and the police have been called. A prosecutor has decided to charge Joquine for assault with a dangerous weapon. He was coerced by his friends into bringing a hammer to school and attacking someone with it. They warned him not to snitch. He will be detained in a secure facility pending his trial. What was likely one of the main reasons they kept Joquine in custody this time?

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Given Joquine's history and the circumstances of the crime, the main reason for keeping him in custody could be for his protection, especially considering he was coerced by his friends and warned not to snitch, indicating a potential threat to his safety from these individuals.

Joquine Is 16 Years Old and Has Two Prior Arrests