The short answer is YES you can, but you will have to appear for court. You need to retain counsel and have your matter handled in abstentia and...

Will i be able to sit for my nursing exam?and be eligible for an expungement?

This really all depends on how the case is disposed of, pursuant to the the Ga. House Bill 1176 if your case is disposed of prior to accusation the...

Is my criminal defense lawyer reputable?

This is a tough question, no matter how educated or decorated one is, you never do know the personal demons that haunt someone. It sounds to me...

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What mandatory sentences in Georgia will change this year because of the new bill Nathan deal may sign ?

In a very brief synopsis, "The sentence reform package" takes effect on July 1st 2012 and will primarily impact theft crimes and drug crimes. A...

Charged with 3 felony counts. 2 crossin guardline w/ contraband & 1 possession w/ intent. No priors. What can b done?

If in fact the Guard Line was crossed, there are very few defenses. Although that doesn't mean that there are no defenses, especially to a search...

If I was arrested at age 17, in GA, for a Theft by Taking charge, could I be tried as an adult?

Yes, 100%. 17 is an adult for criminal purposes in Georgia

What could happen ?

No, not unless you affirmatively denounced the crime and reported it to the police, you could quite possibly get criminal attempt charges as well...

Georgia First Offender (felony theft) - future employment

The law will be changing soon to bennifit you, please refer to Georgia House Bill 1176 sentence reform act. You'll be able to get a lot of...

CAN A DOCUMENT BE ADDED IN A DISCOVERY PACKET THAT WAS NEVER IN IT? IF NOT WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT THE DOCUMENT.

Yes of course, this is common practice, and quite possible that the Statebdid just locate or receive it. The rules of criminal procedure require...

Will an arrest warrant show up on a background check done by landlords?

Depending of if they use an investigative database like my client who is a property manager does, it's quite possible it'll show up.