Is this probable cause (can I sue the arresting officers)

Probable cause may be met by information or any evidence that a "crime was committed" and that your the person that did it. A single witness is...

Is it plausible to sue an Inv., Sheriff Dept, and Co. for charging a LEO with Battery(FV) when conflict of Interest involved ?

Generally, I advise my clients to stop being a defendant, to be able to effectively go on the offensive. That is, before you bring civil...

Do you know what the outcome of my sentencing will be?

I agree that no attorney can answer that question. Generally, these charges are theft charges which involve dishonesty. As such, a conviction may...

How can I prevent my estranged husband from running off with our son?

Usually TPOs may be applied for and ex parte order received immediately. Most superior court clerks are set up to assist, process, and take such...

Do I need to be served for contempt on an open case?

Generally, if the motion for contempt is filed in the case which remains pending, then service by mail is sufficient. The fact that she served it...

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Is there any type of aid to help pay for a criminal defense lawyer?

Generally, there are two types of VOPs, technical or substantive. Technical is for failure to report, pay fines, restitution, etc. Substantive is...

How to I appeal a rejection on a petition to discharge first offender status in georgia?

You will need to hire an attorney on this one. The lawyer can file a Motion to Discharge which will essentially seek an order from the Court...

Generally the 85% serve is a good estimate. I was told when I first started practicing that the first two years are straight up and that you can...

Can i get this shoplifting charge expunged off my record?

Research the requirements of the Pretrial Diversion Program of the Court which your case is in. Most PTI programs for shoplifting will require you...

If the minor altercation is in fact minor, it will be a misdemeanor which means that you generally are entitled to bond as a matter of right. As...