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If I'm under the first offenders act and I wanted to switch to regular probation can I forfeit my first offenders act?
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Answered on December 05, 2014
So even though you do NOT have a conviction right now, you want to forfeit first offender, be found guilty, and have a permanent conviction and a...
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When can a Prosecutor enter a Nolle Prosequi?
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Answered on December 05, 2014
Why would your boyfriend NOT consent to a nolle prosequi?
Why would a prosecutor nolle prosequi a case AFTER he has gone to the trouble of...
What will happen if I fail my 1st drug screen while on pre-trial release in Georgia? Cobb county to be exact.
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Answered on December 05, 2014
You are at risk of having your bond revoked and returned to jail until your cases is resolved.
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If a 17 has sex with a 38 yr old is that against the law?
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Answered on December 05, 2014
Just sex? That's legal, but there are many other offenses that are likely in a situation as unwise as this. I would advise the 38 year old to...
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Can a mechanic hold my vehicle when i didnt give them permission to fix it?
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Answered on December 04, 2014
You sue the person who sold a car they didn't own. The mechanic can keep the car until he's paid. The title loan company also has a claim on the...
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Yes i plead gulity to a shoplifting charge not knowing that was a bad thing to do.how can i fix it?
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Answered on December 04, 2014
Lawyers have a saying: "Pay us now or pay us later." What that really means is that law is complicated and full of pitfalls. People who try to...
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In Georgia can a probate judge refuse to subpoena the sheriff, deputies when they were witness and refused to subpoena documents
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Answered on December 04, 2014
You've done something wrong, because I subpoena law enforcement officers all the time. But I've never heard of a judge needing sign a subpoena. ...
Can i get a public defender for traffic violations?
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Answered on December 04, 2014
You can for most offenses. See: Ham v. State and http://www.steakleylawfirm.com/index.php/blogs/entry/no-incarceration-no-lawyer
But even if...
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How do I file an apeal with superior court if my ex lied about not working to modify ch sprt, when later I have proof he does??
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Answered on December 03, 2014
You're about to lose $17,000 because you're being too cheap to pay a lawyer less tban half that much to do the job right.
You're losing dollars...
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Due to a drug conviction, my driver's license were suspended. But here's the catch, I NEVER HAD A DRIVER'S LICENSE !!!
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Answered on December 03, 2014
Nope. When an unlicensed driver receives a suspension, DDS gives them a DL number and then suspends it.