My public.defender said the state offered me one plea 10 due 5 I take it or I go to trail and get 30 yrs so only 1 plea bargain

I agree with Mr. Goldberg. But, I would add that you should ask your attorney for a few more details about the possible trial. Ask him what the...

Finding employment while on Georgia First Offender Probation

Yes, you might have some difficulty, but getting your degree will be a big help. You might even consider getting a post-graduate degree or some...

Where can u find a criminal defense lawyer?

I believe very much in the value of the AVVO system. You can search for lawyers in your city or county based on the type of case you have. You can...

Some Courts can take as long as 2 years to bring a case to trial. You might be eligible to file a statutory demand for a speedy trial, depending...

FELONY CHARGES?

I agree with Mr Reynolds. The lawyer should be able to find out what is going on. But, if no one tells the lawyer that your fiance is still being...

What if a family's influence in a small town corrupted my juvenile court case with DFCS???

You should probably look outside of your home county for a good, aggressive lawyer who will fight for you without being intimidated or influenced...

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What could the punishment be for me if I was charged with two pills out of the original container as a juvenile?

Were you 17 at the time of the offense? If so, your case should generally not be in Juvenile Court. At 17 all charges are adult charges in...

In most pre-trial programs you would not be arrested because you are not really on probation. You may be reporting to a probation officer, but as...

If I was hit due to the other driver speeding and then I was cited for failure to yield, do i have a good chance at beating this

Have you been able to identify any witnesses? They could be helpful in establishing that the other driver was driving too fast for the conditions...

I agree with Mr Klein. I think the PO wants you to go to jail. Have you consulted with a lawyer about this? In example, I was able this week to...