As others have indicated, if he is indicted within 90 days of arrest then he can sit for quite a long time before the case reaches a jury, if he...

How much time do you have to spend in jail for two warrants that were issued a month ago? He was arrested last week on Wednesday

There are really only two ways for him to be released: (1) by getting bonds on both of the cases (not a very good chance of getting that but you...

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Do probation hearings normally happen before you're actual court date for a charge?

I agree with the other responders that he really needs to hire an attorney. On more than one occasion I have found the information provided to me...

Absolutely. Under Georgia law if the victim is under 16 it is considered child molestation. If the victim is 14 and the perpetrator is no more than...

Am I looking at time? Or Fee?

As mentioned by other responders, you could be facing either jail time or probation. Without knowing what jurisdiction you are in, it's difficult...

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The prosecutors usually recommend a certain number of hours of CS be completed by the defendant. Defense counsel typically tries to get the amount...

I had an Arraignment on august the 6th but just got the letter aug 9th, what can i do about this?

Assuming you aren't dealing with traffic court, you are likely going to have a warrant issued for your arrest. You need to contact an attorney who...

Is there any chance my wife can get a 2nd degree criminal damage to property charge lowered to a misdemeanor?

Yes, they can still charge her even if it has been paid for but I suspect it will impact how they handle the case. She needs to hire a lawyer or...

What does recant a statement, concerning act of violence on a person that has been held for 7 months, and has been indited?.

He's asking you to tell the prosecutor that you lied in your original statement. If you do that, you could face charges of lying to a government...

Is it legal for a DA to threaten to indict you on a charge if you don't take a plea deal on a separate case?

District Attorney's have an ethical obligation to bring charges in cases only in which they believe there is a reasonable likelihood of conviction....