Can a person use first offender act if they went to trial and lost if they were never offered the act? Or are there limitations

If a defendant does not have a prior felony conviction on their record, and they have not used first offender (OCGA 42-8-60) previously, then he...

Will my charges dropped or will I be put on nonreporting probation after completing classes and paying fines on the PTD program?

Pre-Trial Diversion is a gift / privilege that you were provided, in light of your lack of criminal history. By not showing up to the program as...

How long can someone get for aggravated assault and Grand theft

The maximum punishment for the aggravated assault is 20 years, unless it is against a law enforcement officer, and then the maximum punishment is...

My brother was given a sentence of ten years in prison for armed robbery when will he come home???

There is not enough information to answer your answer properly. As for the armed robbery charge, your brother would have to serve every day of that...

It is not clear from your post, if the arresting officer gave you any paperwork regarding the administrative suspension of your driver's license....

Terrortsic threat for a first time a fender what should I do knowing I don't have money for a lawyer

As the other attorneys have posted here, you have not provided a lot of information regarding the incident involving your ex, such as a.) who is...

Why does GA take into consideration the household income in determining if you qualify for a public defender?

Under most circumstances, your mother's income would not be imputed onto your application with the Public Defender's Office because of your age....

Help needed Violation of Felony Probation

What your son signed was a probation waiver. A waiver allows for the resolution of a violation of probation without a hearing in front of a judge....

Each local government (city and county) have regulations on who can and cannot serve alcohol. A felony conviction can be grounds for not issuing...

Possible sentences for first time sale charge???

I do not disagree with my fellow attorneys that posted here. However, I noticed that you are from Monroe, Georgia. If your charges are from Walton...