Juvenile Tried As Adult

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In Georgia, juveniles as young as 13 can be tried as adults for serious offenses. The decision involves a judicial waiver where the court considers the juveniles age, maturity, previous record, and the seriousness of the offense.

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What at law determines if a 14 year old can be tried as an adult?
Hello Benjamin, nice to meet you. In Kentucky, whether a *-year-old can be tried as an adult depends on several factors:
- **Age and Offense**: Kentucky law allows for juveniles * or older to be tried as adults for serious offenses like felonies.
- **Judicial Waiver**: The juvenile court judge must conduct a hearing to decide if the case should be transferred to adult court.
- **Factors Considered**: The court considers the juvenile's maturity, previous record, and the seriousness of the offense.
Do you have any specific details about the case that might help clarify the situation?
The case down in Georgia.
Thank you for the clarification, Benjamin. Since the case is in Georgia, here are some general points regarding juveniles being tried as adults in Georgia:
- **Age and Offense**: Georgia law allows for juveniles as young as * to be tried as adults, especially for serious offenses like felonies.
- **Judicial Waiver**: The juvenile court judge must conduct a hearing to decide if the case should be transferred to adult court.
- **Factors Considered**: The court considers the juvenile's maturity, previous record, and the seriousness of the offense.
Do you need information on how to proceed with this case in Georgia?
No, Sir... You have shed light on the question at hand. Thank you...
You're welcome, Benjamin. I'm glad I could help clarify things for you. If you have any other legal questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Have a great day!