IF the judge dismiss a case because the police didn't show up.Can they bring the case back up in the future?

Yes, the State can re-accuse a case as long as it is still within the statute of limitations. For misdemeanors, that means that they can bring the...

What would I need to do to clear two DUI's in other counties that I've never been to or know anything about?

You need to get in touch with the GCIC folks at the GBI and let them know that there are errors on your criminal history. Hey should be able to...

Is waiting 4 weeks to file criminal assault charges to long in state of ga?

No, it is not too late. Have him call the police as soon as he can to follow up.

If I got caught stealing at a department store and I have a court date should I plead guilty or should I get a lawyer?

You should hire a lawyer to try to negotiate entry into the pretrial diversion program. For more information, check out my legal guide What is...

Yes, Gwinnett (and all Gwinnett Municipal courts that I know of) have diversion programs. Just based on what you gave said he if sounds like you...

Yes, it is illegal. It would constitute Public Indecency or Indecent Exposure. Why did you list this under Animal Law? Is she a mermaid?

If DUI is not filed with other offenses, can my friend still be tried / charged for it?

The DUI is likely barred by double jeopardy now, though that is not absolutely certain. If there has been no accusation filed on the DUI yet, he is...

You may be able to beat this case, but you will need a good DUI lawyer who knows about drug recognition field sobriety evaluations and the...

Do I need a defense lawyer to receive Pretrial Diversion?

Some jurisdictions and prosecutors will offer you pretrial diversion without a lawyer and some won't. Your chances will be much higher if you get a...

I am 18 , and was charged with a MISD for theft by shoplifting.

If you have never been charged with a crime before, you want the Diversion program, not First Offender. Read my Avvo Legal Guide What is Diversion...