What is or is there a statue of limitation on a misdemeanor case being tried in State Court of Chatham County?

The statute of limitations on a misdemeanor is generally to years from the date of the offense. There are exceptions...though fewer for...

Depending on the context those are the same thing. Hard to say without knowing what you are looking at.

On a felony they have up to the statute of limitations...four years on a drug case. If he has no bond on the new case they must indict within 90...

Probation Hearing

I agree with my colleague. Show up in court! They cannot revoke and send you to jail for failure to pay fees alone. Ask for more time or ask to...

Can I avoid serious repercussions such as license suspension and jail time for my first marijuana offense?

The good news is that it sounds like you were not arrested and fingerprinted. But you need a lawyer to help explore options like diversion and...

How can I a felon with a drug trafficking charge which is a non - violent crime be reduced

Unless there are serious issues with the State's ability to prove the case I don't area reduction from trafficking to a misdemeanor. Without seeing...

How to avoid a sentence on loitering and obstructing arrest in Ga.

You need to hire a lawyer. Ultimately these are low-level charges and you should be able to achieve an outcome that won't ruin the rest of your...

If my kids mom (the victim) decides she doesn't want to press charges or come to court, can I still be charged?

We cannot advise you if you are already represented by an attorney. Generally speaking, a prior record will result in a stiffer sentence --...

Is there any way to properly raise a suppression issue in a state habeas or raise a Fourth Amendment in a federal habeas?

If you have money to hire an attorney then you should. Post-conviction work is pretty specialized and complicated. Mr. Goldberg handles lots of...

This is not a criminal defense question. You will get better responses from the landlord-tenant attorneys. I've retagged it.