I feel I was misrepresented on a theft by taking charge. Can I change my plea to not guilty after I have been sentenced?

It is very difficult to withdraw a plea once the sentence has been entered. If you can show some ineffective assistance of counsel and show that...

Can I ask the judge for a re-acceptance into the pretrial program?

I agree that a judge may be skeptical about your ability to find community service work, so be prepared and have a list of the places you went that...

Get a lawyer?

There is virtually no chance that a judge can or would reduce his sentence. You may want to talk to an attorney that is experienced representing...

What should I do? I need to prepare.

Alissa, you absolutely have to get an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, please call the county public defender's office at 706-839-0360...

My boyfriend was sentenced 1 year in jail tWo weeks ago.will he serve the whole time?

I wish that I could give you a definite answer, but the one thing I have learned is that there is no way to predict what Pardons and Parole will do...

I live in Georgia. Can a ex, father of your children get custody if you move in with new boyfriend

You say that you have been separated for a month. If I read that correctly, then you are not yet divorced from your "ex". My advice is to get...

What is required for a malpractice case against a Alcohol and Drug Evaluator? I believe mine is abusing their court appointment.

Most of the counties where I practice insist that any recommended treatment be performed by someone other than the person who did the evaluation,...

What do u think is going to happen to me?

Please go hire an attorney right now. If you cannot afford an attorney contact the public defender's office in the county where your case is...

Almost without exception, a probation sentence will include a requirement that you report any arrest to your probation officer. In my experience,...

Under the Ga First offender act, while completing the terms, can a potential employer use your probation as reason not to hire?

You may want to repost this question under employment law to get the perspective of an attorney who practices in that area, but it has always been...