Why would a DA dead docket a pending criminal case?
There are many possible reasons for this. There might not be enough evidence to prosecute you, witnesses could be missing, etc. In either event...
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There are many possible reasons for this. There might not be enough evidence to prosecute you, witnesses could be missing, etc. In either event...
If you arrest was on, or after, July 1 , 2013 the charge will be sealed when you complete the diversion program and the charges are dismissed. If...
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You may still be able to get into the diversion program. The rules for diversion vary by jurisdiction, and they even vary by prosecutor.
It sounds like he wants to arrest you.
No. If you were convicted, or plead guilty or nolo, to the charge you cannot expunge the arrest.
You need to discuss these things with your son's new lawyer. Also, I would be hesitant about posting these facts on an open forum like this one.
Yes. However, depending on the reason why you did not report you may not have your parole/probation revoked.
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Explain the circumstances to the prosecutor, and see if they will dismiss. If not, ask them to reduce it to a non-reporting violation such as Too...
This is a technical violation, and is punishable by up to 2 years in jail on a felony charge.
No. This is not statutory rape. The age for sexual consent in Georgia is 16.