Can my husband get out of jail before his release date?

Honestly, if the hearing was 2 days ago, it is EXTREMELY unlikely that you are going to be heard again on the same issue any time soon. Judges are...

I understand a crime has to be "charged" within 4 years, exactly what does that mean? Not just being arrested?

Without knowing what your charge is i can't say whether your statement is accurate or not. You are probably talking about the statute of...

Georgia first offender - felony theft and future employment

Once you complete first offender it will not count as a conviction and it will not show up on your GCIC (criminal history) for employers. So you...

I refused to blow on a DUI a year ago and haven't went to court yet. Can i get my licence back since the one year is up?

A "refusal" suspension automatically "ages off" after 1 year. That means you can go to the DDS and get your license reinstated at the expiration...

Certain Misdemeanors as well as felony probation revocations can receive the "2 for 1 time", Good time, trustee, time, etc. 2 for 1 time is not...

How can i get a continuance until i can find a lawyer that can help me?

In all honesty, if you don't have $50 for the public defender application fee, you are almost certainly not going to be able to hire a lawyer. ...

Will my boyfriend serve a full year sentence, and will he be moved to a State Prison?

With the recent shift to lesser sentences for theft and drug charges, hopefully your boyfriend will parole out early. A lot of it depends on his...

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I wish to file a petition to have my name removed from the ga. sex offender registry. can you recommend? i can support petition.

For now, there are very specific requirements that must be met and steps that must be followed to qualify for removal. The age of your case is...

What do i need to do if wanted for questioning about an alleged hit and run accident where person was injured?

First - talk to a criminal defense attorney who regularly practices in your county. Second - know your rights. You have an absolute right not...

Will they get jail time?

The penalties just changed for theft cases as of this summer. For the most part the monetary threshold was raised, which is good, and punishment...