TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 6, 2023

Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp announced Friday that she is seeking to transfer to adult criminal court the cases of five juveniles involved in two violent carjackings in January. The carjacking that occurred on Jan. 26 involved a 14-year-old and two 16-year-olds, while the carjacking on Jan. 28 involved a 13-year-old, 14-year-old and 15-year-old, Chattanoogan.com reports. Juvenile Court Judge Rob Philyaw will make the ultimate decision on whether or not to transfer the cases. He issued a statement saying he cannot comment on the case but will apply the admissible facts to the factors he is allowed to consider when making the decision. He also said he often speaks in the community about the “serious life-altering consequences” youth offenders can face and encouraged teens and their families to heed these messages.