What is the minimum and maximum sentence for fraud by document and guilty by absence

You cannot do a plea of absentia for a felony case in Georgia. Your boyfriend could have a warrant for the charge against him or he could have a...

I'm under first offender status, I'm eligible for promotion but they have to run a background check. Will it show up.

Until you complete your first offender sentence, the arrest will appear on your criminal record from the GCIC. However, it should not have...

What are the possible outcomes for 2nd degree criminal destruction of property?

Since your case is in DeKalb, the wait will be a while, since your former tenant is out on bond. It is unlikely that there is a sentencing date, at...

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What happens if charges aren't prosecuted by the prosecuter? what does that mean>?

If the State of Georgia does not wish to pursue the charges against a defendant, then they should file an order stating such.

Giving a false name or date of birth to a law enforcement officer is a misdemeanor offense. Giving a law enforcement officer a fake address may be...

Question about a plea bargain & parole

The department of pardons and paroles makes the decision as to when a defendant is released from prison. Your friend needs to address these...

Multiple dui's at early age...clean history since 2001... can he get a pardon

A pardon does not remove the conviction from your record. It means that the State of Georgia forgives you of your transgressions.

Simple possession of marijuana is a misdemeanor offense in the state of Georgia. If you enter a plea of guilty to the charge against you, even...

Is checking a box saying you understand a background check is conducted for employment the same as a signature?

Yes.

Can I get my son to have shot at justice and a clean record

If you want to have the plea withdrawn in your son's case, he will have to file a motion to withdraw it within the term of court that it was...