Can the district attorney hold up a case for years?

Unfortunately, he only has a right to a speedy trial after he is indicted. The DA Doesn't have to indict until the statute of limitations is about...

Do I have a case against a finance company that I used to purchase pets with?

Your issue is that you essentially have two separate contrcts going on here. The first one is between you and the pet store where they agreed to...

Will a person be jailed for misdemeanor possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, no DUI. No use since the arrest last mo.

While it is technically possible to get jail time for a first offense misdemeanor marijuana, it is highly unlikely. I see you're in Lawrenceville....

What are some tips I should consider with this matter. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

We aren't allowed to solicit business here, but certain lawyers would consider representing a combat veteran for free in a case like this. I know...

Do I need an attorney to appear in court with me or can I handle this myself. I am seeing the judge in Gwinnett County, GA tomo

I recently won a bench trial in the court where you will be appearing on a very smilar case. However, in that case, there was no evidence that the...

When is Justice served in the Criminal Judiciary System?

This is a pretty deep philosophical question, but basically yes, justice is served when the people responsible for committing a crime receive an...

AM I ALLOWED TO VOTE in Georgia although I am wrongly charged with a Felony & a misdemeanor?

You can vote until and unless you are convicted of a felony. A pending charge does not deprive you of your voting rights. However, I would...

I received 1 year probation for driving with a suspended license in Georgia. Well I owe $129.00 in 2 days and don't see how I am

If they wanted to do anything about that money you owe, they should have already taken out a warrant. Once the time runs out on your probation,...

The law only requires you to move over if it is safe to do so. I have seen cases won where there was testimony that cars in the left lane made it...

I want to know if it's possible to avoid jail time if possible to secure I don't loose job time or possibly loose my job ?

Depending on what jurisdiction your case is in, as well as your judge and prosecutor, it may well be possible to structure a jail sentence that...