In ms.,ive been off parole on a nonviolent charge for 18 yrs. & i want to restore my right to carry a firearm.is this possible?

Obviously, i practice in Georgia and can really only speak for certain as to Georgia law, but the general answer is NO. If you were convicted of a...

Does the First Offender Act in the state of Georgia apply to other states?

Yes and No. First of all, if this person completed the First Offender probation and all of the conditions, then they DO NOT have a conviction and...

Our son has served over half of a prison sentence. can we file for shock probation in georgia?

There are probably too many details required to give a definite yes/no answer. While I am familiar with the concept, it is not something i have...

As stated previously, he would very likely be looking at burglary, and/or theft by taking or theft by receiving charges. However, while someone...

Have a felony in another state can I legally own a shotgun in atlanta georgia With no probation

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...

Can i be charged with pot growing if it was found off my land

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.

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...

Can I be charged with poss of marijuana, less than an ounce & poss of 2 valum four and a half years after being arrested?

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...

What should i expect after being caught by walmart for shoplifting 85.00 worth?i am 34

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...

Will a conditional discharge for misdemeanor possession of marijuana keep me from working in medical offices?

I agree with the statements above that the conditional discharge will prevent a conviction on your record and also that the arrest will probably...