Questions answered by Bert W. Cohen

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If i am not allowed contact of any kind with a peron and im on probation can my probation office check my phone records?

Bert's answer | Answered on November 05, 2012

The State can get your phone records and attempt to revoke your probation. However, unless the probation officer or prosecutor is made aware that...

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My brother violated his bond. Its there anything to do to get another bond

Bert's answer | Answered on November 03, 2012

He can request a new bond hearing. Judges will certainly reconsider depending on the seriousness of the violation. Hire a lawyer if you haven't...

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Do I need to put on the job application that I paid a fine for pot possession back in 78 as a conviction

Bert's answer | Answered on November 03, 2012

If your were arrested, booked fingerprinted and photographed you probably have a criminal history on the FBI database (NCIC) and a prospective...

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Legal Advice on Can revoked 1st offender be expunged?

Bert's answer | Answered on October 30, 2012

I agree with the previous answer that expungement is not possible. You can apply for a pardon from the Georgia Department of Pardon and Parole....

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Two misdeminor pot charges can i get a carry permit

Bert's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

If you are asking about Georgia resident in Georgia, the answer is yes.

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I have been charged with possesion with intent whereas the officer has no proof that i threw something 1oclock at night

Bert's answer | Answered on October 17, 2012

I think you should hire a lawyer.

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How can I obtain the dashboard arrest video for prosecution?

Bert's answer | Answered on October 17, 2012

Since your friend was arrested there is a pending criminal case. Your retained or appointed lawyer will know how to obtain the video either...

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Can you could get 1st offenders if you are on patrole for forgery and the charge is Drug possession?

Bert's answer | Answered on October 17, 2012

"Conditional Discharge" is similar to First Offender and a judge can accept such a plea if he or she wants to. Such a plea is "discretionary" with...

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If police is investigating a crime and is discovering new crime, are they obligated to respond?

Bert's answer | Answered on October 17, 2012

Usually yes, but also depends on how serious the newly discovered crime is, and if it is in his jurisdiction. Also depends on anticipated...

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Does an orderd felony pretrial intervention mean I am a convicted felon? if completed?

Bert's answer | Answered on October 16, 2012

Counties can set up their diversion programs however way they want to. So the customs and rules for one county won't apply to another. You may have...

Bert W. Cohen's Answers (430)

If i am not allowed contact of any kind with a peron and im on probation can my probation office check my phone records?

My brother violated his bond. Its there anything to do to get another bond

Do I need to put on the job application that I paid a fine for pot possession back in 78 as a conviction

Legal Advice on Can revoked 1st offender be expunged?

Two misdeminor pot charges can i get a carry permit

I have been charged with possesion with intent whereas the officer has no proof that i threw something 1oclock at night

How can I obtain the dashboard arrest video for prosecution?

Can you could get 1st offenders if you are on patrole for forgery and the charge is Drug possession?

If police is investigating a crime and is discovering new crime, are they obligated to respond?

Does an orderd felony pretrial intervention mean I am a convicted felon? if completed?