Atlanta Juvenile Crime Defense Attorneys

Juvenile Crimes

An arrest and criminal prosecution can be intimidating at any age. But the stakes are especially high for those accused of Georgia juvenile crimes – indeed, the outcome of a juvenile case can significantly affect the accused person’s chances at a good start in adult life.

Read on for more information on juvenile crimes and their consequences:

Juvenile crimes can range anywhere from petty theft and fraud to assault, sex crimes, burglary, and more. Though the actual content of the crime might be similar to that which is committed by an adult, juvenile crimes are processed and prosecuted in a far different manner. The juvenile court system combines a social work approach of intervention into the child’s life with a criminal process that can result in long-term incarceration and rehabilitation.

Unfortunately, not all juvenile crimes in Atlanta are tried as juvenile crimes. More serious accusations such as murder or rape can be brought as adult cases with adult consequences. This is extremely worrying since the actions of a teenager could bring almost lifelong incarceration, and in such cases an attorney must be prepared to fight the prosecution’s evidence and insist on a juvenile trial.

Many convicted crimes in the juvenile system can be expunged or purged from the record when the child turns 18 years of age. Unfortunately, some cannot, and circumstances differ from child to child. It is far more effective to fight the accusations with a strategic legal focus than to hope the crime can be expunged from the record – often, it’s too late to rehabilitate the child’s reputation and help them become a productive member of society.

Given the stakes and complexities of the juvenile justice system, you can’t rely on just any attorney to represent you or your child concerning a juvenile crime. You need a Georgia juvenile criminal defense attorney who understands the juvenile justice system and has a track record demonstrating proven results in the field. Conaway & Strickler, P.C. is just such a law firm – and we take on new juvenile cases daily. Do you need legal representation that really works? Call today – we’ll give you a free, completely confidential case consultation.