Georgia Criminal Attorney
Success Stories
- California: Client charged with Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction of justice after being beaten by police – CASE DISMISSED
- Indiana: Client charged with felony theft charge for allegedly stealing from a department store – CHARGES DROPPED
- Virginia: Client charged with being an accessory to shoplifting on a US military base – CHARGES DISMISSED
- Florida: 14 year-old client accused of molesting his 4 year-old adopted sister – CHARGES DISMISSED
GEORGIA JUVENILE COURT ATTORNEY
Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
Generally, Jurisdiction over persons under 18 when alleged crime committed.
State may file in adult court where juvenile is 13 to 17 at time of offense and is charged with a serious felony specified in 15-11-28 (b)(2)(A) and juvenile is currently charged with a violent crime against a person.
Court may transfer case to adult court where:
- Any Juvenile who is 15+ at time of offense who committed a designated felony.
- Juvenile who is 13 or 14 at time of offense and has been charged with a crime punishable by life confinement or committed aggravated battery resulting in serious bodily injury.
Other Georgia State Statutes
- Notice of Appeal
- Effects of a Drunk Driving Charge on Driver's License
- Statutory Rape Limitations
- Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
- Expungement
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