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Is it possible for someone to go to prison and still have their first offender?
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Answered on January 04, 2015
Yes, that is possible. It is completely up to the judge.
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How much time can i get for being on the run for misdemeanor probation
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Answered on January 01, 2015
There's a pretty decent chance that, based upon a recent ruling by the GA Supreme Court, your case is over. Don't do anything before discussing...
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Can i ask for pretrial diversion possession of marijuana less than an ounce if i go in by myself to court
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Answered on December 31, 2014
Instead of that, go apply for a court appointed lawyer.
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When arrested do you have to have your rights read to you
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Answered on December 29, 2014
Only if you were being questioned after being arrested. Hire a lawyer to defend you.
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I was arrested 6 months ago for a misdemeanor shoplifting. I still don't have a court date. Can I still be charge?
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Answered on December 29, 2014
The SOL for this charge is 2 years.
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If the time has passed to do a habeas corpus are there any other options?
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Answered on December 27, 2014
Did he plead guilty or go to trial? If he went to trial, did he appeal the conviction?
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What does anyone know about the new ruling on Tolling old misdemeanor probation cases.
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Answered on December 26, 2014
The answer to your question will depend on whether or not your probation was with a private probation company.
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If I am in the vehicle with 3 others and the police find approximately 6 narcos and 3 morphine sulfates what is my legal reality
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Answered on December 26, 2014
The reality is these cases are very fact-specific and a lawyer would need to know all the facts to analyze the legality or illegality of the search...
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Are there any free lawyers in the cobb county area?
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Answered on December 25, 2014
The Cobb County Circuit Defender. However, there will be some complications with getting an appointed lawyer with your bench warrant issue.
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Do you think an appeal can be granted when a jury isn't allowed to bring important notes from the case to consider the verdict?
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Answered on December 25, 2014
This may or may not be a viable issue for appeal. If your friend does not have a lawyer representing him on his appeal, he needs one immediately.
