What does this mean? Is he going to be granted a sentence modification or are they considering it?

I'm assuming you've quoted the order exactly. After the words "it is considered, ordered and decreed the motion to modify sentence," the order...

If the Court of Appeals of Georgia denies your application for discretionary appeal, you are entitled to file a petition for certiorari to the...

1--Did I interpret O.C.G.A. § 9-11-12 (2015) (a) wrong. 2--Can I appeal, and can it be overturned,.

It may seem unfair, but the law says that if you don't file an answer to a complaint, you are not entitled to service of any subsequent document...

Appeal time limits in ga

It's generally 30 days, but it can be less, depending on the type of appeal. You should get a lawyer to determine what type of appeal you need to...

Does the fact that the state failed to address issues raised on criminal appeal automatically gets the appeal granted?

It sounds like you're asking if there's such a thing as a default judgment on appeal. There is not. The appeals court would likely note that the...

If there is an appeal on a ruling for a declaratory judgment, can the original judgment be modified pending appeal?

I agree completely with both of the other attorney posters, but I'm also wondering what you mean by "automatic changes in the order"?

Appellate jurisdiction

That question is actually more complicated than you can imagine. City courts in Georgia were abolished by the Legislature in 2004 and 2005. Are...

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In a final order how do you appeal it if it says "attorneys fees reserved"?

You can almost always seek appellate review from an order, but how you do it varies considerably. You need to provide far more information for any...

In an appeal in GA. If the supreme court reverses a trial court decision/order. Does the judge get reprimanded in any way?

The answer to that question is generally "no". The appeals courts are reviewing the trial court's rulings for legal error. Reasonable minds can...

I have filed an Application for Discretionary Appeal with the Court of Appeals. The Court granted the application and is

If you previously filed an affidavit of indigence in the trial court, and the trial court accepted it and has not charged you filing fees, you...