MY son just turned 17 last week and I just found out that he is sleeping with a 31 year old woman what can I do

Your son is able to consent to sexual activities at the age of 17. If he still lives under your roof, you could put a stop to it by contacting the...

Can my PO suggest an alternate punishment then jail time after violating my probation?

Always remember, the sentencing judge is who you will face at your probation. Under protocol, most probation officers will recommend jail time for...

I am paying a restitution fine however the person has died 2yrs ago do I still have to pay

Yes. You have been ordered by the judge to pay restitution and you not unilaterally change the order. No judge is going to change the order unless...

How long do you have to sit in jail before your court date?

If the case is in Cobb and he has an attorney and intends to plea, he should be Able to get in court fairly quickly. If he does not have an...

After being arrested, I informed my PO that I had violated my probation, will I go to a solicitor or a judge for sentencing?

Sentencing is always before a judge. Your probation goes back before the sentencing judge and, more than likely, your new case will go before the...

Is there a law or something where a person can't be held in jail for over 72 hours?

As another attorney said, you must be brought before a neutral magistrate where bond may or may not be granted. What you may be thinking of is the...

I am on first offender's and I just plead nolo to a new charge, simple assault. How do i know if i need to go turn myself in?

Your probation requires you to report any arrest within 48 hours. Understandably, you were incarcerated and that makes it difficult to contact...

My 16 year old stole my car and was charged with failure to register vehicle in 30 days, can he beat that ticket?

You're best bet is to get the registration in good standing and hire an experienced criminal defense attorney familiar with the local juvenile...

Speeding ticket 46 in 25 . I know to ask the solicitor to lower to 14 over ,if not ask bind case over to state is this correct?

If you get the speed reduced, you will not need to use a nolo plea. The courts generally work with people who need additional time to pay. Simply...

It depends. Some judges have a policy that once the probation warrant is issued it will not be lifted until a probationer is arrested or until the...