I am so sorry, but I have one more question related to the first offense shoplifting case in Morrow, GA.

I'm not sure right off hand whether Clayton County has a pre-trial diversion program but if they do, you should be able to enter that program,...

Exactly when does the statute of limitations for misdemeanors start and end?

You very well may have a defense based on the expiration of the statute of limitations, but you will need to hire competent counsel to have them...

What is the mothers legal rights?

It is impossible to answer the question without reviewing the parenting plan contained within the divorce decree, but since the father was only...

Should I have been charged with hit & run for not returning to the scene of an accident that I didn't know about.

I agree with Mr. Marsh's answer which provides the applicable statute dealing with your situation. I'm certain that this would be a factual issue...

What will most likely happen on a first offense guilty plea of theft by taken?

So much depends on the circumstances of the case, the level of interest by the victim and what county has jurisdiction over the charge. I have...

Arraignment while already incarcerated? Read details please...

I think what you are asking about concerns which charge will he get credit for while he sits in jail for failing to appear. While technically...

It depends on whether the act he's accusing you of (assuming you did it) was something you could have been convicted of at the time the offense...

No calibration number. Will my case be dismissed?

An officer can testify based on his experience and training that your vehicle was traveling over the posted speed limit which would be enough to...

What are your legal rights of first offender , completed requirements and was completely exonerated of guilt?

Although it is not clear from your question how the incident is being used to "discredit" you, I can tell you that Georgia law does NOT allow the...

Statute of limitations

If you mean by "began in 2008 and ended in 2012" that the theft occurred during that period of time then it sounds like you are still well within...