Is a lawyer or public defender needed if you have warrants?

What can or cannot be done will depend upon what crimes she is accused of committing. Regardless of what those crimes are, she will need an...

My son was sentenced to 5 yrs in prison for molestation,his TPM is 2013,does that mean he won't get out til then? been in 2 yrs!

A TPM is a "Tentative Parole Month". By definition, tentative means it's not a sure thing. The Parole Board makes all decisions about early...

Can I be sentenced to jail for a violation of probation due to non payment that is beyond my control?

Technically, inability to pay is a defense to a violation of probation and I have had many cases where the judge has released a probationer in that...

Many people say public defenders are not so good so, is it really best to contact and pay for an attorney?

Public defenders are just like any other group of lawyers, you might find some that don't do a good job, just like you might find private attorneys...

Is it possible to get a 2 yr sentence and be on probation for about 5 or more yrs for armed robbery?

Armed Robbery has a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years so the combination of time and probation must equal 10 years at a minimum. The total in...

Is there a way to register as a sex offender late without being arrested, with charge being from another state?

My best advice is to consult an attorney who practices in the county where you live. Sometimes an attorney can meet with the authorities and...

I have no idea if I was issued a drug test. PO won't answer phone...

The one thing that you can know for sure about probation is that trying to call and/or leaving a message is the same as doing nothing. If you want...

Can you request first offender for a felony shoplifting charge in Georgia without an attorney?

First, let me encourage you to try everything that you can do to hire an attorney. An attorney will have the experience of working with the...

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How many times is one allowed to withdraw a guilty plea in GA?

Generally there is no "right" to withdraw a plea and granting a request to do so is at the discression of the judge who took the plea. It is...

My spouse was ordered by a Georgia judge to provide his ex copies of secondary insurance cards which I pay for. Can he do that?

Based upon your question, it appears that your spouse has been ordered to provide secondary insurance for children. He is the one that is...