Georgia Juvenile Attorney

 

Juvenile court governs criminal acts of minor children under the age of 17 in the State of Georgia. In
addition, juvenile court handles cases of unruly children under the age of 18. Although most juvenile
court cases involve a maximum penalty of 60 days in detention or commitment to the department of
juvenile justice, some serious offense such as theft by taking motor vehicle, aggravated assault and
armed robbery, in addition to numerous other serious offenses, can carry a maximum of five years in
confinement under the Designated Felony statute. If you find yourself in need of advice regarding either
a pending criminal or unruly charge against your child, contact Attorney Angela Kinley. Ms. Kinley has
handled hundreds of juvenile cases and knows how best to protect your rights as a parent and your
child’s legal rights.

In the state of Georgia, commonly committed juvenile crimes may include: DUI, petty theft, shoplifting,
assault, battery, drug possession, gang crimes, carjacking, vehicular theft, burglary, drug possession with
intent to sell, sex crimes, and vandalism.

If your child has been accused of breaking the law and is facing potential juvenile delinquency
proceedings in Georgia, the Law Office of Angela M. Kinley can help. As an experienced Atlanta Juvenile
Defense Lawyer who works with adults and juveniles, her office has seen firsthand how difficult it can be
for children once they get caught up in the court system.

Once a minor is convicted a crime, he/she may be punished with:

Jail time
Placement in a juvenile detention center
Large fines
Community service
Probation
Parole
Mandatory drug and alcohol counseling
Court ordered therapy

If a juvenile is convicted of a criminal offense, the court may usually focus upon rehabilitating the minor
instead of punishing them. It is believed that juveniles can change their actions and delinquent behavior
if they receive counseling and treatment. Due to the life-altering legal consequences that are involved, it
is in a person’s best interest to obtain the services of a criminal defense attorney who has the legal
background and knowledge it takes to successfully fight juvenile crime charges.

At the Law Office of Angela M. Kinley, we advocate the rights of our clients throughout Georgia. Our firm, located in Duluth GA, will aggressively stand up for our client's rights. Receive a FREE initial consultation about your case with an experienced attorney. Contact Us today!

Serving our client's legal needs in: Barrow County, Clarke County, Dekalb County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, Rabun County, and Walton County, including the cities of Athens, Atlanta, Braselton, Clayton, Duluth, Gainesville, Jefferson, John's Creek, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Loganville, Monroe, Norcross, Oakwood, Suwanee and Winder.