Does pro se defendant need to refile demand for speedy trial motion previously filed by public defender who was fired?

There are two types of speedy trial demands: statutory and constitutional. A statutory speedy trial demand is found at OCGA 17-7-170. A defendant...

It is highly unlikely that a potential employer would be able to see that you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest for an alleged violation...

What are the requirements for a sentence reduction for an inmate in GA?

Unfortunately, there may not be a legal mechanism to get your loved one's case back in front of the trial court for a reduction of the prison time....

I used first offendes but i have a prior felony can thst void my plea ?

If you were not eligible for First Offender Treatment, then it does not make your sentence void. It means that the plea that you entered should...

You can call the clerk of court in the county where the alleged incident took place to see if the District Attorney's Office has filed formal...

I am being charged with violation of probation failure to report for work telease what will happen

Since a warrant has been issued, you can be arrested by any law enforcement officer at any time. You will sit in the county jail where the case...

A court can require you to go to GED classes, if you do not have proof of your high school diploma. You would have to show that you have been...

Is there any way to change a plea or file for a sentence reduction on an escape charge?

A defendant can file a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, but he must do so in the same term of court as when he entered his plea. If he fails to...

Will my record show up on a background check in the medical field if I complete my first offender act???

If you have completed your first offender sentence, then neither the arrest nor the conviction should appear on your criminal record. However, the...

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How long does my fiance have before they indict him on drug charges?

The statue limitations for this offense is four years. I anticipate a part of the reason for the delay in fiancé's case is that the State is...