What does any of that mean? Will the charges most likely be dropped?

Generally, most felonies in Georgia have a 4 year statute of limitations, while misdemeanors are 2. All that needs to happen for the case to...

Why wasn't he released the same day that he received his sentence if he had currently been locked up for 16 months

Lots of issues can sometimes occur where the sentence as written isn't clear to the department of corrections (DOC). There is sometimes confusion...

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How will his sentence turn out? Felony or misdemeanor? Evidence?

These are felony charges. Burglary is 1-20 years. Theft of a vehicle 1-10. There are certain circumstances that can increase these. ...

If you have been arrested for shoplifting but now they're saying the garments or damaged and want me to send money to them

I would advise that you do NOT send the money. While it is not clear, this sounds like a collection letter that is often sent in these situations...

How possible is out of court settlement possible in Felony on "eavesdropping and illegal surveillance"

There is no such thing as an "out of court settlement" in a criminal case. There are plea deals and such that can be negotiated and made between a...

You have a constitutional right to marry. It doesn't matter if they were your co defendant or not. Even if it was somehow against your conditions...

Do the police have to give you your Miranda warnings before asking you questions if marijuana is found, in your the passager?

Like many of the other answers here, no, Miranda does not apply. Miranda rights only have to be read after you are "in custody" (usually, though...

Is there any way to join a pre-trial diversion program without hiring a lawyer?

I agree with the other attorney's here - whether or not you need an attorney to enter the program depends on where your case is being prosecuted. ...

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If your probation was over last year in June can a warrant be placed on you now even if you still owe probation fees?

Your probation does not end if there is still an unsatisfied condition of probation. Paying probation fees is normally a condition of probation. ...