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Can I get arrested at dmv

There is strong possibility that you can be arrested at the Department of Dirver Services when you apply for a reissued id. It depends on the type of probation you are on. If you are on felony probation, supervised by State of Georgia probation officers, more often than not your warrant would be entered on the NCIC/GCIC which is the computerized database that maintains criminal history records also known as FBI rap sheets. If you are on misdemeanor probation, it will depend on what y our local...

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Want to get my record seal in georgia.

Unless you were in juvenile court when you were prosecuted for this, there is no provision in Georgia law for your situation allowing for "sealing." Your best bet is to apply for a oardon.Follow instructions here: http://www.pap.state.ga.us/opencms/opencms/

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How long can one county jail hold an inmate for a felony warrant in another county within the same state (Ga)?

Chatham is holding your boyfriend for Gwinnett and will give Gwinnett a reasonable time to pick him up. Gwinnett will likely pick him up within two days. Hire a lawyer in Gwinnett now to work out a bond he can post.

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Dui and laving the scene of an accident

Your question is way too complex to be answered in a short blurb. You need to candidly consult with a lawyer experienced in this matter. There are several on this site who will consult with you without a charge. I suggest you do so soon.

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I have been convicted of a class c felony in NY but I reside in GA. Which state will be responsible for sentencing?

Answers above are correct; New York will sentence you. However, you and your lawyer must be aware of the Interstate Compact for Adult Supervision. New York and Georgia have agreed, along with all the other states, that you can not move back to your home state and have your probation transferred unless and until your home state accepts your case for supervision. Until you are officially accepted by Georgia, your probation officer will likely not allow you to move back. However, until you are...

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Clear record of felony charges

I see you live in Georgia. If conviction was in Georgia, review this site's instructions regarding pardons or consult with a lawyer http://www.pap.state.ga.us/opencms/opencms/

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Is the traffic ticket still valid if the signature of the offender was not present?

Yes its lilely valid. Further, If you don't appear for court, nobody is going to take the time and say, "hey that guy didn't sign the ticket, we should dismiss the case." Instead, the judge will probably order your license suspended for failure to appear. The judge also retains the power to issue a warrant for your arrest for failure to appear, however, that is rare. Your signature is merely your acknowledgment that you received the ticket. You likely did sign it but the imprint of your...

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Criminal defense procedures plea bargins in GA state for sexual battery cases

Not at all. Plea negotiations are how business gets done in court. In exchange for taking responsibility for the crime, Defendants are frequently offered a lesser sentence. This saves the State and its complaining witnesses the time, expense, and emotional upset (for victim) of having to prepare for trial or testify. This benefits the defendant by having his or her sentence reduced from what it could be following trial. You need an experienced lawyer to assess the strength of the case against...

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Is it possible to have DUI offense expunged in Maryland, North Carolina and Georgia from my record

Under the circumstances of your particular case, expungement in Georgia is not available. Individuals convicted for DUI are not considered subject to deportation. However, mistakes have been made. I have seen American citizens "accidently" deported!

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Can the police pull me over for having a paper tag on a new car?

You say you are in Jonesboro Georgia, so this is Georgia law. You are permitted a 30 day temporary tag issued by dealer upon purchase. If you have a hand scrawled tag that says "tag applied for" or something similar, the police would usually be authorized to stop your car to investigate whether its stolen, you lack insurance, etc. After stopping your car, if they have probable cause to believe you are committing a crime or are otherwise permitted to impound your car, they can search it.

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