My boyfriend broke into a house,stole some jewelry,and pawned it. What would his charge be and how long would he have to serve?
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Answered on July 16, 2012
As stated previously, he would very likely be looking at burglary, and/or theft by taking or theft by receiving charges. However, while someone...
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Have a felony in another state can I legally own a shotgun in atlanta georgia With no probation
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Answered on July 16, 2012
No. If you are a convicted felon, you cannot possess a firearm. It is specifically prohibited by statute and carries a sentence range of 1 to 5...
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Can i be charged with pot growing if it was found off my land
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Answered on June 11, 2012
The bottom line is you can be CHARGED with anything they want to charge you with. It is another matter for the State to be able to prove it. The...
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My fiance was sentenced to prison for possession of meth due to residue on a spoon.
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Answered on June 11, 2012
If the plea was entered very recently, he could ask the court to withdraw his plea, but there is a short window for when that can be done. If he...
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Can I be charged with poss of marijuana, less than an ounce & poss of 2 valum four and a half years after being arrested?
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Answered on June 11, 2012
As stated above, the statute of limitations on such a charge would be 4 years from the date of the offense. Speak with your attorney, whether...
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What should i expect after being caught by walmart for shoplifting 85.00 worth?i am 34
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Answered on June 11, 2012
I agree with all of the above and would add this:
I have had several shoplifting clients get this "letter" from Wal-Mart. It is basically an...
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Will a conditional discharge for misdemeanor possession of marijuana keep me from working in medical offices?
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Answered on June 11, 2012
I agree with the statements above that the conditional discharge will prevent a conviction on your record and also that the arrest will probably...
Is there a 3 strike rule in Georgia? If so, what constitutes a "strike"?
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Answered on June 11, 2012
I agree with the above statements. However, keep in mind that the Recidivist Statute that we are talking about requires the state to file the...
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How can I get my property returned?
Recently, I loaned my laptop computer to a man who I thought was a friend. He refused to
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Answered on June 11, 2012
I don't know under what charge you took out the first warrant, but there can still be a theft. If you charged it as theft by taking or something,...
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I was released on a Burglary charge with a $5000 bond by signature. Does this reflect the outcome of the sentence possibly?
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Answered on June 11, 2012
The signature bond really has no reflection on your possible sentence. Rather, it is more an indication of the fact that you have no prior felony...
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