The two offenses are completely different, have different elements of the crime, and have different sentencing available. First, any crime in...

What kind of attorney do I need? Will a pardon and parole attorney be my best bet?

It is difficult to answer the question without asking you a lot more questions. You should talk with an attorney who specializes in that area. You...

Is it possible to get a traffic violation and failure to appear to expunged in replacement with a fine?

Once the FTA has been addressed before a judge that warrant is resolved. It is not a new "crime" but a contempt action. An experienced criminal...

Can time being served in a jail holding facility be counted as time served for a sentence to a detention center?

If he has been sentenced to a Probation Detention Center (PDC), which it sounds like he was, the he will receive credit for the time served toward...

The answer is no. Your record states exactly as it should that you entered a plea pursuant to the conditional discharge statute. You do not have a...

I am the step parent accused of verbal abuse. do I have legal rights like the child that has accused me.

I am not sure you are asking a criminal defense question. Have you bee charges with a crime?

Good question. When someone receives a sentence like that it is usually for a felony. If the offense is a felony, the Georgia Board of Pardons and...

What is a Brief and Proposed Order and does anyone have any advice for my friend before he writes it?

That request is very complicated and there are attorneys who concentrate their practice on appeals. It sounds like your friend made some points at...

Who actually issues a probation warrant?

It depends on the jurisdiction. If it was a superior court case, usually the sentencing judge signs off on the warrant. The typical process begins...

How should I plea to giving false name and birthday?

Your best move is to seek an experienced criminal defense attorney to assist you. Based on the facts you have provided, you gave a false name and...