It really depends on the specific language of the order. Sometimes, the Court remands so the trial court can make more findings before making a...

I am going to disagree slightly with my colleagues here. You cannot file a statutory speedy trial until accused, but you can demand a...

As a felon, you can't own a weapon. But there are three ways to fix that. In order of increasing difficulty they are: 1. File a retroactive...

Can a 18 year old date someone who is 16

Generally speaking, the age of consent in Georgia is 16. There is one small caveat: we have a ridiculously broad "sex trafficking" statute that can...

Is involuntary manslaughter considered a violent felony?

This is one of those "it depends" answers. If you're asking whether it is a "serious violent felony" under Georgia law, it isn't. That means it...

It's difficult to tell from your post just what your situation is. You may want to talk to an appeals attorney to figure out whether your lawyer...

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Is my 1988 misdemeanor charge for reckless driving while visiting Florida still on my record in Georgia where I live?

I'd recommend just paying for the record and seeing if it's on there. If it is, consult a Florida lawyer and see what he can do to get it off. It's...

There are many ways to potentially reduce the charge: 1. Plea bargaining: depending on the facts of the case, a good lawyer may be able to get...

What to do to get your record espunged If it was a felony over 21 years a go first time.

You'll probably need a lawyer for your expungement. But for a start, if you've been law-abiding, you may want to try applying for a pardon. Here's...

It certainly sounds like you pleaded guilty to a felony. A lot of the suggestions you've received so far are good, but have you considered just...