What happen if I plea not guilty?

Your first court date will be an arraignment when you will be formally informed of the charges and you will be allowed to plead "not guilty". If...

Is it aggravated battery if the bodily harm was not intended?

Your brother has some very plausible defenses here, but there is simply no getting around the fact that he will need an excellent criminal defense...

What should I do with charges of possession of marijuana (less than an ounce) in the state of Georgia?

It always helps to have a lawyer when charged with a criminal offense. There are affordable options for this type of offense.

I have ben charged with domestic violence.

If you qualify for a public defender utilize their service. See if they can get the charged dismissed.

I'm on probation for dui it was prohibited for alcohol an drugs.i told my p.o. I had a beer before i took my drug test.how do i

Three weeks without a warrant is generally a good sign. However, you need to stop drinking and using drugs while on probation for DUI. This will...

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I have a DUI and I was on probation for dui what is the penalty

It really depends on how long ago your prior convictions were. How long you still have left to be revoked on your current probation. What kind of...

Sometimes the Clerks office will assign a temporary case numberin certain jurisdictions. I have seen these cases been labelled as "quasi criminal...

Need divorce, how to file for adultry I'm on protective order

The fact that your wife has a TPO against you does not stop you from filing for divorce. Your marriage is probably irretrievably broken. However,...

I was charged with battery and cruelty to children 1st degree. What am I facing?

You need to hire an attorney who will explore all avenues to get this case dismissed against you. Most likely, the Assistant District Attorney...

Charged with family violence and have no prior criminal past. I've never been arrested before. I can't afford a lawyer.

It seems that the Public Defender thinks that you have financial resources available to you that you can use to hire an attorney. You may need to...