Murder carries a potential life sentence. Under Georgia law, attempt for any crime that carries a potential life sentence is punishable for 1-30...

A warrant does not allow them to question your son, only arrest him. If it’s a search warrant, it would allow them to potentially swab him for...

A variety of factors play a part in whether they will send him to prison… How many prior convictions does he have? Have many prior VOPs does he...

You are right that it isn’t “up to you” to press/drop charges but as the victim of a crime you have certain rights under the Georgia Crime Victim...

Assuming you’re talking about cruelty children 1st degree? If so, it’s unlikely that the offender will get straight probation although not...

While the age of consent for (in person) sexual activity is 16 in Georgia, if you were to send a sexually explicit photograph while under the age...

If I had to guess, the prosecutor handling the case (correctly) decided to exercise their discretion and not proceed on possession of a firearm...

Under Georgia law, the crime of shoplifting is complete once someone "conceals or takes possession of the goods or merchandise of any store or...

Yes, it is possible. The fact that it is your first offense increases the chances that a prosecutor and/or judge will show you mercy but the facts...