Isn't 12-14 months jail time, 5 yrs probation and a $5200.00 fine extreme for a "snatch & run" and battery charge?

I agree with the previous attorney's post regarding the sentence and right to appeal. The young man needs to know that if he wants to appeal a...

Why wasn't court date set when defendant released from Cobb County Jail?

The court date won't be set for a while (the case will have to be indicted or accused first). Your sons should contact the district attorney's...

How do i prove i was physically present on or before december 21 200

You need to provide more information for someone to be able to answer this question. That said, if you are trying to prove something in court, you...

Can a PI case be appealed, and how do you go about appealling it when your attorney did not represent you well the first time?

You must act quickly if you want to appeal. Either a motion for new trial or a notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days of the entry of the...

My child will be born out of wedlock.If the father files a legitimization,does it automatically grant rights to change last name

The father does not have the "right" to change the name. If legitimation is granted, then the father's rights are no more or less than those of...

How do i (as the mother) contest paternity and petition for legitimation?

There isn't a particular "form" but you do need to file an answer. An answer should outline the legal reasons why the alleged father should not...

Do I need to tell the military my legal troubles?

The best thing to do is to discuss this with your recruiter. Since you have never been convicted, you have good odds that it wouldn't be held...

What do I do about getting a lawsuit

You're best be is to seek a consultation with an attorney who practices in the area of Section 1983 Civil Rights cases. Georgia has a very strict...

Can someone who is on probation for a traffic offense still file for the First Time Offender program?

This person really needs to hire an attorney to help get through this situation. If this person has never used first offender before and this is...

What will happen to the boys depends upon many factors including whether the state believes that they were involved in the crime even if not the...