My friend who is 23 is dating a guy who is 17. The guys mom says if she turns up pregnant then she can go to jail. Is this true?

No, your friend cannot be arrested for any sexual offense involving someone who is over the age of 16 years. If he is 17 years of age, he can...

My brother was arrested in snellville, ga for possession of 15 marijuana plants. police came to his home with search warrant.

You need to hire an experienced defense attorney to represent him immediately. Gwinnett County tends to be very strict with drug cases where guns...

If I pled first offender on a felony theft by deception charge when I am done with my probation will the felony be on my record?

If you enter a guilty plea under first offender, your criminal history will reflect a guilty plea during the pendency of your probated sentence and...

What should my friend do regarding bootleg movie charge?

Your friend needs to hire an attorney immediately. There may be issues of illegal search and seizure that need to be addressed by proper motion...

Can I face criminal charges?

I would speak with your bankruptcy attorney regarding the specific allegations being made by the "creditor". I agree that there may be an...

Police office did a breath test and arrested me did not do a field sabritary test nor did he read me my rights.

I would recommend contacting an attorney immediately. Depending on which breath test you took, you may face a license suspension that could be...

Could my husband force me to live in Georgia with our kids if I divorced him?

No, your husband (or ex-husband) cannot force you to reside in Georgia after the divorce is final. Georgia law does not recognize automatic...

First, you need to hire an attorney who specializes in probate law. You may be able to challenge the last will and testament. As for the life...

How do I go about adopting this child in my custody?

DFCS does not need to be involved; however, if you do contact DFCS, they may be able to offer adoption assistance, including providing an attorney...

Need help with a restraining order against child's father

Obtaining a TPO against an out-of-state resident may be very tricky in that Georgia requires a TPO to be filed in the county in which the Defendant...