What am I looking at charges and time wise?

You need to talk to a criminal defense lawyer about it. It all depends on the circumstances of your case. Getting caught with something doesn't...

How do I find the definition of the code violation on my ticket?

If you are searching online, just put O.C.G.A. and then the number. That's the code section for your charges under the "Official Code of...

Do I need a public defender for petty theft?

We have misdemeanor theft and felony. As long as you don't owe a fiduciary duty to the place you stole from, this should be a misdemeanor...

I got caught shoplifting at Walmart and my ticket isn’t very expensive if I can’t pay my ticket in full will I got to jail?

yes. But it's not the best option. They will put you on probation until you pay it off and probation will cost you even MORE money. So it's a...

It is surprising that your name would appear in the records if you are a juvenile. They are usually careful to use only initials and to redact...

If this case has already gone to trial, it likely doesn't matter other than on a sufficiency argument on appeal, but... You can be convicted on...

Will my sons pretrial be heard today if he has not spoken with his PD or received his discovery packet ?

Pretrial is a term that doesn't always have the same meaning in all courts. In some courts they just call the calendar a "pretrial calendar" and...

Your first defense is that maybe it wasn't illegal to make a left turn there. That would require more information and if you wanted to fight it...

What happens if you lie to a police officer about what actually happened when crashing a car?

giving false information to a police officer is a crime. If insurance companies are involved, it can also be insurance fraud which could be an...

What does it mean if you had multiple charges showing when you got arrested but only one showing now?

Well, at this stage it may mean nothing. Obviously, the number of charges/warrants he has are a factor for bond because each charge will require a...