What it means for the Georgia shooting suspect to be charged as an adult

In Georgia, state law allows for people as young as 13 to get charged as adults if they commit certain crimes, such as murder.  Charging the suspected shooter as an adult, not a minor, is a legal step that will significantly shape the coming court case, changing key elements of how the proceedings will unfold and potentially leading to a much harsher sentence if he gets convicted, according to legal analysts. “Being charged as an adult is a completely …