Augusta Georgia Juvenile law criminal defense lawyer

Augusta Georgia Juvenile law criminal defense lawyer

Fighting Juvenile court case Evans GA

As per the Judicial Branch of Georgia, original jurisdiction of juvenile courts covers delinquent children less than the age of 17 and deprived or unruly children below the age of 18. Although there are several offenses that are illegal no matter what age the offender is, there are few law violations which only apply to minors, like truancy violations and breaking curfew. Here are certain important GA laws which apply to juveniles:
Statutory Rape - You are more than 16 years of age and you engage in sex with someone less than the age of 16.
Truancy - It is a crime to be a runaway and stay on the streets, and if charged, you can be forced to stay in a detention center for juveniles.
Misdemeanor - You are found in a place in which you do not belong. You may be considered loitering.

A minor out after 12 am on the weekend or 11pm on a weeknight can be penalized for violation of curfew law.

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Augusta GA DUI Lawyer - Evans GA Criminal Defense Attorney - Richmond County GA DUI

The Augusta Legal Center of Hawk and Detchemendy - DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys - (706) 722-3500 - www.augusta-ga-dui.com

Attorneys Vic Hawk, Melissa Detchemendy, and Reid Sanders defend DUI cases and criminal cases in Georgia.