I got a continuance. Do I still have a 30 day period before court?

There is no "30 day notice of court" rule in Georgia. Also, did you know that you can lose your drivers license if you are convicted on a...

Two weeks ago my p.o violated me for none payment of my restitution fees I hired a attorney he wanted me to turn myself in

Ask your attorney. He/She can contact the Probation Officer, and bother him or her enough so that the issue is cleared up sooner rather than...

Is there a time limit for the accuser to sign an arrest warrant?

As a legal issue, two tears for a misdemeanor, four years for a felony. As a practical matter, it is much shorter. If the accuser wants to...

What charges will a person face for fighting a person while holding a child, bruising the person and kicking in door?

First, understand its not the judge who decides what to charge, its the prosecutor or solicitor. Most prosecutors offices have special units who...

Single transaction or seperate acts? Criminal law

In Georgia, the facts you present usually will be a single transaction. But if the person has already been convicted of aggravated assault,...

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You will need to hire a lawyer to do it, and that (experienced) lawyer would be working withe the proper people to at leats get a chance. It may...

Checks forgery when the person told you to

This is a common issue. The question for the jury becomes something like, "did the person give permission to use his checks? If not, how did this...

I was arrested for failure to appear, but never received a court date to appear. Now I have another court date. What now?

A "No Insurance" charge in Georgia can lead to a suspension of your drivers license! It depends on the particulars of the case, and just paying the...

There is no set time. 60-90 days is a good starting point. Sometimes, its as short as ten days to two weeks, especially if its a more serious...

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What are the procedures for an inmate lawyer to file a motion to have charges dropped. Inmate has not been indicated over 90 day

A person who has been arrested is generally entitled to a bond, if he has been in jail for 90 days without an indictment or accusation being filed....