I have a wife that owns a pistol and I want one to so I need the gun laws for first offender act in ga

As long as you have never been convicted of a felony you can own a gun. I recommend sitting down with a lawyer, and going over everything face to...

I have a Temporary Restraining order on me and I have not been served the order and its been over 30 days. What happens next?

Within those 30 days you should receive notice of a hearing where a judge will listen to the facts, and decide whether he needs to grant a longer...

I have a Temporary Restraining order on me and I had been served in 30 days of it being taking out so what happens after the 30

Within those 30 days you should receive notice of a hearing where a judge will listen to the facts, and decide whether he needs to grant a longer...

Are their any lawyers in Georgia willing to do a Pro Bono on a Habeas Corpus Petition?

I'm sure there are some, or you can contact local agencies such as The Georgia Justice Project.

If granted a new trial in a Habeas Petition are you entitled to a court appointed attorney?

Yes. If you get a new trial you start all over from the beginning, and you have the right to have an attorney appointed to you if you qualify.

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Can my PO suggest an alternate punishment then jail time after violating my probation?

Yes. They can request community service, classes, jail, etc.

Your friend should be fine as long as he does not go through customs.

Is there a good chance he will get out on his court date?

It is going to depend, but he has done some significant jail time on a minor infraction.

Canceling a TPO

Contact the clerk of court about canceling or resetting it.

Arrested Friday night for shoplifting. On felony probation in 2 different counties. Can I avoid prison time with this new charge

Possibly. You need to hire a good lawyer, and get ahead of this.