In the Augusta-Richmond County metropolitan area, teens are “adjudicated delinquent” rather than convicted of crimes. Although they’re not convicted of a crime, being adjudicated delinquent can still cause issues down the road for a young person’s educational prospects, ability to rent housing, job prospects, and more. Having a juvenile record sealed can protect a teen, […]

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When a minor commits a crime, things are a bit different than with an adult. Juvenile law and juvenile courts in Georgia have their own rules, and if your child has gotten caught up in the system, it’s smart to turn to an attorney with specific experience in juvenile legal issues.

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In Georgia, the criminal justice system treats most minors under the age of 17 as juveniles. However, in specific cases involving serious offenses, the law allows minors to be prosecuted as adults. At Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, we help families understand how Georgia law applies when a juvenile is accused of a felony or a […]

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