In the Interest of A. T.

Phipps, Judge.

A delinquency petition charged A. T. with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

A. T. and his guardian appeared at the detention hearing without counsel. At that hearing, the prosecutor announced the State’s intent to ask for a dispositional order providing for A. T.’s placement in restrictive custody, on grounds that the offense charged was a “designated felony act” under OCGA § 15-11-63 (a) (2) (B) (vii) by reason of A. T.’s three prior felony adjudications.

At the adjudication/disposition hearing, A. T. was represented by counsel. Defense counsel…