I know you love your son but you are just making excuses for him. I did the sam thing and finally someone turned me in. It was the best intervention possible. He is going to go nowhwer without some hard truths. If you allow him to continue down this path then he could end up involved in a gang or worse dead. maybe him being in jail for a lil while will get him a dose of reality. a first offense and hes so young might not even give him that. if he wants extra money then get another job. I know this sounds mean and unfeeling but i was in the same situation and going to jail and seeing how my life was was a real eye opener.