I am from Atlanta Georgia. Am i still on probation after my motion of new trial granted by the judge??

If you were on probation as a result of a guilty verdict for which you received a new trial your sentence should have been vacated, meaning you are...

Do I need representation to report a homicide someone told me they committed & what kind of lawyer?

From what you have said, there does not appear to be anything you could get in trouble for. That said, if you felt more comfortable with an...

What is the statute of limitations for stealing 15 dollars?

That would be a misdemeanor theft charge and the statute of limitations is 2 years. It is doubtful it will ever become a criminal charge.

Can you appeal a recidivist 17-10-7(c) sentence if you were not notified of the State's intent to seek a recidivist sentence?

If it was just straight probation then it was not pursuant to 17-10-7(c) as that section deals with time in confinement to served without parole. ...

To prove shoplifting all the state has to do is prove the person possessed the items with the intent to steal them. It is not required for the...

Can a person plead nolo contender on a 1st offence meth charge that has never been in trouble before with drugs? Dui 1990

If he has no felony convictions he may be able to use first offender or a similar provision for first time drug offenses called conditional...

Will I be retried on not guilty verdicts if I appeal or ask for a new trial.

You will not be retired on the not guilty verdict as it would be double jeopardy. You should consult a lawyer about filing the motion for new...

Georgia law allows the judge to sentence you as a first offender. It is in the judge's discretion whether to sentence you as a first offender. ...

The clerk of court needs to submit the updated disposition to the Georgia Crime Information Center. Does he have a new trial date? His attorney...

The statute of limitations for possession of meth is 4 years. That means the State has 4 years to indict or accuse the case in court or the charge...