I have a misdemeanor shoplifting charge in GA, would a Public defender be able to defend me properly?

Yes. A public defender should be able to adequately defend you. The only real difference between a public defender, and private counsel, is the...

My phone was seized I a fruad case when will.I get my phone back I need.it.for my job

Hire a lawyer to put pressure on them. Once they have investigated your phone, and copied any information they need, they should return it.

How long will she be in jail?

If you don't post bail she will sit in jail until her case resolves which could take months to almost a year. Once you post bail she will then be...

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Should my husband get a VA drivers license before his D.U.I.case is heard in TN, or should he keep his GA license?

He needs to get the VA license. If he is going to be doing most of his driving in VA then VA will most likely be able to issue him a limited work...

How to use my first offenders?

If this is your first offense you probably have better options available to you than using your First Offender. However, to answer your question,...

Can shoplifting charge & the actual arrest be expunged from my record?

If you successfully complete the diversion program then the arrest should be removed from your record. Depending on which law enforcement agency...

If you run from the police by car, then by foot, does that give them probable cause to break the car window and search the car

Breaking the window seems extreme, however, the ultimate search of his car is most likely going to be lawful especially if it was impounded after...

I was arrested and charged with 1st degree burglary and party to a crime/crim dest of prop. Can I get a PTI?

The fact you were given PTI in Florida before is going to severely hurt your chances of getting it again in Georgia. There may be other options you...

Armed robbery will you have to do all the time given in prison?

The answer to this is going to depend on your record, the facts of the case, and how you were sentenced. You are going to do the majority of the time.

What options do you have when a habeas is denied?

It is hard to win these issues on appeal with just an ineffective assistance of counsel argument.