Why is O.C.G.A. Section 16-6-3 (C) (the Romeo and Juliet provision) worded the way it is?

The birthdates matter. An 18 year old can technically be more than 4 years older than a 14 year old depending on their birthdates.

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Can someone use first offenders and then conditional discharge sometime in the future?

Yes, as long as they have not otherwise been convicted of any drug offense, even misdemeanor marijuana.

That would be a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Not a good idea.

Can my son get a better plea deal?

Assuming he was eligible, he should’ve used conditional discharge for the drug case and first offender for the other case.

In my opinion, a lawyer that charges you $2000 for a DUI case is not a lawyer with the experience necessary to fight for you.

Yes, you will be called in for up to five random screens while in the superior court pretrial diversion program. The paperwork you filled out to...

Unfortunately, you are not entitled to credit for time served on a probation violation. Most judges, however, will award credit for that time....

Will they retract my job offer ?

If the question asked if you have any felony convictions, it sounds like you answered truthfully.

How do I get my rights back?

What rights are you referring to? If you successfully completed your first offender sentence, all your rights are intact.

How to appeal or get a sentence reduced?

Sorry to hear about that. Was this person sentenced after a trial? If so, he has 30 days to file a motion for new trial.