If you have a public defender and go all the way to making a guilty plea .

You have a right to represent yourself or retain private counsel at any stage of the prosecution that you wish (even if it's just for sentencing).

What counts as first offender act

If you were in Juvenile Court for the earlier charges, you likely did not have a conviction that would disqualify you from first offender...

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What if a person has 3 possession charge in one county and service time for years ago? Can he get in a Drug court program?

The immediate answer is that the number of charges should not disqualify him. The requirements can vary by county and by program, but i would...

Can x be around my adopted child

The Sex Offender Registry requirements can be extremely overreaching and difficult to comply with. We are starting to see more and more people...

If I pleaded under the first offender act will it stop me from obtaing employment. Or will it affect my background check?

When you are arrested, that ARREST will show on your background check (GCIC). If you take a plea under the First Offender Act, and complete the...

Can I have a felony charge of sales of Marijuana removed off my record in GA?

Unfortunately, the answer is probably not. The expungement process does not include convictions. Generally speaking, you can get it expunged if...

What will her punishment be and or fines?

16-8-3 is the theft by deception statute. If the amount taken was less than $500 (which you've indicated it is since it was $480) then it is a...

As you say, it is usually a special condition of probation not to violate the laws of any state, municipality, etc. While traffic offenses are...

Without having ALL of the details regarding your case, i'll just address what i think you're asking. First, if you haven't already, you should...

Should I get a lawyer? Police came approached me outside. Threatened to cuff me and jail me, unless I basically let them in.

The short answer is YES. Generally speaking, if you are stopped outside of your home the police will need a warrant to search your home unless you...