When filing for a appeal if convicted in one county can you move it to another county?

Short answer: No. A motion for new trial is heard in the county and judge that heard the trial. After that, you appeal to the Georgia Court of...

My bf received a 12month sentence in the dekalb county jail on for criminal attempt (a felony charge). Will he get 2 for 1?

"Two-for-one" is a concept created by jails to encourage inmates to behave and clear out space for new inmates quicker. I'm not even sure a...

Expunging criminal record from private companies

I would imagine that the best way to clean up a private record is to clean up the real one that is maintained by GCIC. There's quite a...

No, you can't be given a criminal trespass warning by someone other than the business or an agent (employee) of the buisness. In Osborne v....

Farid v State GA (2002) held officer's of visual est of speed is a lay opinion. Does OCGA 24-7-701 preclude such testimony

You raise an interesting point. HB 24 is full of new evidentiary issues and will be debated for many years to come. That aside, I still think HB...

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Do I need to attend court after paying bond and fine

Call the court. Some courts will merely forfeit your "bond" as your fine when you fail to appear, but they won't issue a warrant for your arrest. ...

First, I think you mean "nolo contendre," meaning you do not contest the charges. The word "consortium" refers to the services provided by a...

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Do I need an attorney? Where can I get help? Can I be legally vindicated? Can I get my juvenile record overturned?

Because of the time that has passed, it is unlikely that you can take any action against your mother at this late date. Getting your juvenile...

Can anyone tell me (because I have looked and couldnt find) if anything in the law 16-6-4(b)(1) has changed.

O.C.G.A. § 16-6-4 was last changed in 2009, House Bill 123. It's a serious offense with serious consequences. If you or someone you know may...

Speedy trial violation in georgia

In your quesion, you mention a demand for a speedy trial. Rarely is it in your best interest to seek a speedy trial, especially if you have posted...