Change of charges from arrest to indictment. Columbus, GA

It's not at all unusual for the DA's office to add and subtract charges based upon what they think they can prove at trial. It's an unfortunate fact that many public defender's offices are understaffed to the point that the attorneys are behind on things like phone calls and jail visits in order to make sure that they are ready for hearings, trials and other responsibilities. As a general rule, the attorney will want to speak to the client before speaking to the family just to make sure that he or she knows the facts of the case and also to consult the client to make sure that he or she wants the attorney to speak to the family (some do not). If your nephew is in jail, the attorney will be out to see him soon. If he is not, he may want to try to schedule an appointment through the public defender's office, that way both of them will have a specific time to talk.