Questions answered by Joe Perkins Jr.

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Can a person violate his probation if he has pending charges.

Joe's answer | Answered on August 19, 2013

An arrest in and of itself is enough for the probation officer to file a violation of probation warrant or bring you in for a violation hearing. ...

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I am an author and have a hypothetical question for a novel (no pun intended) idea I have....

Joe's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

Paul Blart should consult with Ben Matlock before Judge Judy lowers the boom on him. What a novel idea! Right?

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Third shoplifting case what to expect and i'm currtrently still on probation fron the last shoplifting case which happens 7 year

Joe's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

Hire an attorney! The Gold Dome Crew just made a significant change to the Shoplifting statute: A person charged with a third Shoplifting charge...

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Pelase what is law O.C.G.A 42-8-60

Joe's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

OCGA 42-8-60 is the Act of Probation for First Offenders. You can only enter a plea under this code section if you (1) have not entered a plea...

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I was sentenced on april 20th. does the new bill governor nathan dill signed in may affect me. or does it help me at all?

Joe's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

The Governor of the Great State of Georgia is Nathan Deal. Is it any wonder you're seeking such advise?

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I have violated probaton 3 times on this same charge. failing to report, failed a drug test, & the last one was failing.

Joe's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

I fail to see the question here. After you server your sentence, please seek profession help for your drug/alcohol addiction. As far as what do...

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My son was arrested on the 19th of June in Douglas county for driving while license was suspended and statue 16-9-2. Forgery

Joe's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

I concur with the previous poster ... Douglas County is Georgia's own militant state. HIRE AN ATTORNEY! Unfortunately, in Georgia a citizen...

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Can someone who has not been Indicted but had accusation entered but been in Jail 91 days get a bond?

Joe's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

"She has a public defender but he is not much of a help ..." Please keep in mind, because of attorney-client privilege, Friend's Public Defender...

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How much time would i have to do to suspend the rest of my probation

Joe's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

What time, if any, is revoked is completely up to the Judge. If you want some amount of the time revoked and have the case closed out, ask your...

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Will the DMV know if I have a probation warrent?

Joe's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

First, in Georgia DMV is actually the Department of Drivers Services. Second, why worry? Get yourself an attorney, turn yourself in on the VOP...

Joe Perkins Jr.'s Answers (44)

Can a person violate his probation if he has pending charges.

I am an author and have a hypothetical question for a novel (no pun intended) idea I have....

Third shoplifting case what to expect and i'm currtrently still on probation fron the last shoplifting case which happens 7 year

Pelase what is law O.C.G.A 42-8-60

I was sentenced on april 20th. does the new bill governor nathan dill signed in may affect me. or does it help me at all?

I have violated probaton 3 times on this same charge. failing to report, failed a drug test, & the last one was failing.

My son was arrested on the 19th of June in Douglas county for driving while license was suspended and statue 16-9-2. Forgery

Can someone who has not been Indicted but had accusation entered but been in Jail 91 days get a bond?

How much time would i have to do to suspend the rest of my probation

Will the DMV know if I have a probation warrent?