When defending juveniles, our main goal is to represent them with the same fierce advocacy we use when defending adults. We believe that juveniles should not be punished for the rest of their lives for one moment of poor decision-making. Accordingly, we give your child a voice, to ensure he or she is not "railroaded" by prosecutors and other juvenile court personnel.
In 1994, Senate Bill 440 (SB 440) was passed, and it changed the way juveniles are treated by the justice system. SB 440 allows children between the ages of 13 and 17 to be prosecuted as adults if accused of committing one of the following offenses:
- Murder
- Rape
- Robbery (with a firearm)
- Aggravated child molestation
- Aggravated sodomy
- Aggravated sexual battery
- Voluntary manslaughter
Regardless of the charge, we realize children are not adults, and we are fierce advocates for the rights of children who are accused of crimes.
As a Fulton County prosecutor, juvenile criminal defense attorney Dawn Scotland gained invaluable insight into the tactics used by prosecutors and builds strong legal strategies to defend against them.
Carrollton, GA Attorney Dawn Scotland Handles Juvenile Offenses — From Murder, Assault and Battery to Shoplifting and Probation Violations
Regardless of the nature of your child's charges, he or she will not be judged by the legal professionals at the law office of Dawn Scotland, Attorneys at Law. You and your child will be treated with respect and courtesy, from your initial consultation with our lawyer to the resolution of your case.
In Georgia, juvenile criminal charges can have life-altering consequences. We encourage you to contact us immediately to discuss your circumstances because delayed action can be detrimental to your case.
Douglasville juvenile criminal defense attorney Dawn Scotland represents clients throughout the Greater Metro Atlanta and the Atlanta-West counties.
