Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
What age is considered a minor?
My 17-year-old brother was recently arrested on a statutory rape charge (the girl was 15). The local paper printed his name and some details of this incident. Would he not be considered a minor and if so, how should I address the local newspaper?
Asked on 8/29/06, 4:58 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Re: What age is considered a minor?
While the age of majority is age 18, in Georgia, 17 year olds are treated as adults for criminal purposes and newspapers have no prohibition on printing the names of a 17 year old.
Answered on 8/29/06, 7:09 pm
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