Sentenced to 1 year in jail?

It depends on the offense charged. If it is a misdemeanor offense, then the Sheriff of the county where the offense occurred can give your fiance...

Dont i have to be indited by a grand jury, to see if there is enough evidence to convict me of shoplifting?

First, as others have stated, this is not a federal crime. Second, under Georgia law, shoplifting can be a felony or a misdemeanor. Misdemeanor...

If you get a closed case misdemeanor pardon will it show in a employment background check

A pardon does not remove a conviction from a defendant's criminal history. A pardon is simply the State of Georgia saying that you are forgiven of...

I have a forgery conviction in 2001 & one in 2002. It was in Georgia, can I file motion to expunge or seal?

The best you can get is a pardon, but that does not remove the conviction from your record.

I got a speeding ticket in Fla without travel permit and I didn't report it will they find out checking my criminal history?

While it is a technical violation of your probation to leave the state without the permission of your probation officer, it is unlikely given the...

You are correct that the age of consent for sex in Georgia is 16. However, if the child's parents or legal guardian prohibits the relationship, and...

15 year old, multiple sex partners, pregnant, guys are 20 and older.. Outcome?

Her prior sexual history is not relevant, per the Rape Shield Statute. As for the range of punishments, they are facing a minimum sentence of...

There are a lot factors that the Parole board will take into consideration in making a decision of how much time will an inmate serve. One of the...

I agree with the attorneys that posted before me. Do the diversion program.

I agree with the prior attorney that posted here. The trial court cannot change your charge to one that does not have any points. That is something...