ation, and therefore could not give a consistent account of the event, and it impaired counsel from obtaining information critical to the boy’s defense. The judge denied the motion explaining that Georgia did not have laws protecting incompetent juveniles from being tried in delinquency proceedings.Not only do courts recognize incomplete development and incompetence, but most states’ laws recognize lack of development. For example, the law does not believe that kids under the age of sixteen are capable of deciding about their medical treatments, entering binding contracts, or operating automobiles. How could the law then turn around and prosecute someone in this category?...
