How long can be held in custody on a probation hold with new charges but has not been indicted?

There are a number of valid reasons that a probation revocation hearing can be delayed. And if you have not made bail on the new charges, the...

Why has it been over 2 years since I was charged with aggravated assault in the state of Georgia and have yet to be arraigned?

I would hire a lawyer to check into things for me, if I were in your shoes. Why? Because I bet you that, as soon as you contact the Public...

Am I in contempt?

You went through all this, a mediation, and you don't have a lawyer? Its time to get one. And if you have one, you ought to be asking these...

You can get a permit to drive that will allow you to drive until your case is resolved. The lawyer that you hire can tell you how to do it. The...

I good place to start is that, a lawyer such as myself or any of the other fine attorneys here on Avvo can keep you driving so that you don't lose...

How can I avoid paying the outrageous fee associated with a speeding ticket in GA?

Pleading nolo will not reduce your fine. And, since the ticket has no points, there is no advantage to pleading nolo to keep points off your...

Wife wants to leave the state with my kids what can i do?

If you file a divorce action, there will be a standing order in place saying that she can't do that. It would need to be served upon her prior to...

Charged for a DUI for the first time in Cobb Co., GA. Seeking a Circuit Defender to help me with my case. What are my chances?

I agree with everything that the prior answer provided. But in Cobb County, all "public defenders" are private attorneys who take the case on an...

It is not likely, but it is possible. An immigration hold means that there is an inquiry through ICE as to something about his citizenship or his...

Is it ever allowed for a criminal defendant to file a motion to move the court, while being represented by an attorney.

Under Georgia law, motion filed by a defendant at a time that he is also represented by an attorney is not valid and will not be considered by...