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I accepted first time offenders for a drug charge and suspended license. Is it still on my record?

Brett's answer | Answered on February 10, 2012

There are two ways that can happen in Georgia. One is a "Conditional Discharge". The other is "First Offender". Either way, we first need to know...

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Can I have a misdemeanor shoplifting conviction removed from my record in Georgia?

Brett's answer | Answered on February 10, 2012

All the above answers are accurate- but the best answer is "Maybe". It could have been a plea, and you did not have a lawyer. There may be...

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I am 17 years old and got pulled over for doing 76 in a 45. This is my first speeding ticket, what can I expect?

Brett's answer | Answered on February 10, 2012

Sadly, you can expect to lose your license if you are convicted or just pay the ticket. (see the prior answer). But if you don't like that result,...

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Just wondering how so called tickets from 03 found there way to me 8 years later and had valid license

Brett's answer | Answered on February 10, 2012

There is a SOL for traffic tickets in Georgia. With the exception of some felony statutes, the SOL is two years. But that SOL for these ticket was...

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What Law or Statue states that if you do not sign a citation the public servant can arrest you?

Brett's answer | Answered on February 08, 2012

Under Georgia law, you can be arrested for any misdemeanor, including traffic tickets. So, you can be arrested whether you sign the traffic ticket,...

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I"m in Smyrna GA, can I plead not guilty and request a court appointed attorney?

Brett's answer | Answered on February 08, 2012

Yes. If you are going to Smyrna municipal court, tell the judge exactly that- that you plead not guilty, and you want a court appointed attorney. ...

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Charged with theft (over $300) but was set up by friends asked to return items that were previously stolen by them. PD or hire?

Brett's answer | Answered on February 07, 2012

Besides the money issue, the difference between hiring an attorney or getting the PD is TIMELINESS! Your hired attorney should contact the...

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My friend left his keys in a bar. after they closed he remembered. i assisted helping pry the door open to go in and get his key

Brett's answer | Answered on February 07, 2012

Based upon the facts presented, it ought to be just criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. But if the value of damage exceeds $500, it could still be a...

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Sentence modification

Brett's answer | Answered on February 07, 2012

There are a lot of issues at play here. When was the "Plea", and when was the "sentencing?" He had an absolute right to withdraw his plea before...

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What if i bought my college degrees, What can happen

Brett's answer | Answered on February 07, 2012

Given the current state of affairs in Georgia, I think that you should tread lightly and carefully. Its one thing to lose your job, and it another...

Brett Ladd's Answers (937)

I accepted first time offenders for a drug charge and suspended license. Is it still on my record?

Can I have a misdemeanor shoplifting conviction removed from my record in Georgia?

I am 17 years old and got pulled over for doing 76 in a 45. This is my first speeding ticket, what can I expect?

Just wondering how so called tickets from 03 found there way to me 8 years later and had valid license

What Law or Statue states that if you do not sign a citation the public servant can arrest you?

I"m in Smyrna GA, can I plead not guilty and request a court appointed attorney?

Charged with theft (over $300) but was set up by friends asked to return items that were previously stolen by them. PD or hire?

My friend left his keys in a bar. after they closed he remembered. i assisted helping pry the door open to go in and get his key

Sentence modification

What if i bought my college degrees, What can happen