Juvenile Attorneys in Atlanta

Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers

In general, the juvenile criminal justice system is geared towards the rehabilitation of a minor rather than his or her punishment per se. As a result, prosecutors, judges and case workers are typically willing to consider alternatives to juvenile detention and lock-up when it's clear that what a misguided teen needs is counseling and help. At Ross & Pines, LLC, our juvenile defense lawyers work closely with counselors, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals in helping young people get a second chance. Depending on the nature of a juvenile's crime, we may be able to convince the court to sentence a young person to community service, counseling, and extended monitoring in lieu of lock-up or being charged as an adult.

If your son or daughter has a pending juvenile case, contact juvenile defense attorneys at the law office of Ross & Pines, LLC today to schedule a free, confidential consultation.

Our Juvenile Criminal Defense Practice

We represent juveniles in regard to the following kinds of juvenile offenses:

• Vandalism
• Drug possession
  • Marijuana
  • Cocaine
  • Heroin
  • Ecstasy
• Underage Drinking
• Shoplifting / Theft
• Arson
• Sexual Assault
• Rape
• Homicide

When Juveniles could Potentially be charged as Adults

Under Georgia state law, juveniles can be charged as adults when certain crimes are alleged to have occurred . When dealing with juveniles charged as adults under Gerogia's SB-440 law, our attorneys employ a number of resources and strategies to contextualize what happened and explain how a young person could have acted in such a manner in order to get the case out of adult court and back into juvenile court. For instance, was the youth abused as a child? Does he or she come from a broken home? Were drugs involved? Has the teen demonstrated a strong tendency toward violence in the past? What is his or her criminal record?

In challenging a youth's being charged as an adult, we ask the a psychological evaluation be undertaken in order to determine if there are extenuating circumstances that may play a role in a youth's criminal behavior. In general, our office has been successful in getting cases taken out of adult court and sent back to juvenile court..

A Second Chance for Your Son or Daughter

While it depends on the nature of the crime, in many instances our juvenile defense attorneys can convince the court during a pre-trial motion to dismiss the charges against him or her. This often requires that a young person enter a drug or alcohol program, make progress in school, and be put on probation for a certain amount of time.

We can help you help your son or daughter - contact juvenile defense attorneys at Ross & Pines, LLC today for a free consultation.