Misdemeanor theft charge can carry up to a year in jail and a $1,000. What happens depends on whether you want to plead guilty or go to trial. ...

What action do I need to take???

Your husband needs a lawyer who can do the investigation and present the defenses that can protect him from being convicted. Let me add this: It...

I filed a complaint against my fiance

Since it is indeed up to the state as to whether to go forward on the charges, I agree with the previous post that you would be well served to...

How much time can you serve for a intent to committ a felony charge?

If he backed out in time, he may have a defense to the charge. (OCGA 16-4-5 -- Abandonment of effort to commit a crime). Criminal attempt carries...

Is she going to jail??

Mr. Horsely is right, probation is very likely to put a hold on her for being arrested for this new crime. Sometimes a probation officer can be...

What sentence does cruelty to children carry

Having your husband consult with an attorney at his earliest opportunity is very good advice. There are instances where law enforcement officers...

My husband was charged with Felony damage to personal property. He has since closed all of our accounts. What needs to be done?

It sounds like you are the victim in this case. If that is true, contact the victim/witness section of the prosecutor's office. Cutting off your...

Is there a procedure to have a state court charged removed from your background history report that occured 15 years ago.

Mr. Horsley is quite right, if this was an actual conviction of a criminal offense, unless it was treated as a first offense, there is nothing...

Georgia has deliberately left that phrase rather vague. In general, if the state alleges and can prove that the item is capable of causing death...

What can happen to my son?

Please have your son consult with an attorney as soon as possible. If he cannot afford to hire an attorney, he needs to apply for a court...