It is a case by case basis and is at the discretion of the judge. There is no requirement that he be given credit for that time.

I need legal advice and help. I was arrested for DUI in Pooler Georgia last night.

You need to speak with a lawyer right away about your case. You only have ten business days to act to save your license from a...

Can my son be charged for having sex with 14 year old and he is 18, even if her parents said they want press charges?

Yes, they can do all of that, and yes they can charge your son even if her parents don't want to press charges. You need to hire a lawyer...

Georgia First Offender Act and the hiring process

The new law on Record Restriction lets you restrict an arrest where the charge was discharged through the first Offender Act as long as you don't...

Can I sue a newspaper for violating my constitutional rights pertaining to the public record of my arrest?

Media outlets are allowed to report on arrests, which are public records. Even if your arrest was expunged, the law allows media outlets to...

CAN MY BROTHER REQUEST HIS BLOOD ALCOHOL RESULTS IN GEORGIA BEFORE HIS TRIAL ON A DUI?

Yes, a criminal defendant has a right to examine any and all evidence that the State plans on using against him in a trial ahead of that trial....

On a violation of probation, they can hold you until the judge schedules you to see him or her, and that could be days or it could be weeks. Then...

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I got a dui in 2000 in south Carolina. I got another dui in paulding county Georgia in 2012. Twelve years apart.

You need to hire a lawyer to help you negotiate those kinds of concessions. You probably have a good chance of working out something favorable.

Can I get my DUI transferred from Cobb to Fulton County?

You might be able to transfer probation if you are convicted, but the prosecution of the case will take place where it occurred.

Charges were dropped during ALS haring, but DMV asks for paper that I have not received.

It takes several days for the information to be processed and DDS to be able to reissue your license.