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My bf is on 2o yrs probation and has been arrested for VOP for not returning to GA after his transfer to another state w/ denied
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Answered on November 16, 2013
Leaving the state when you are on probation is a generally a technical violation of probation which carries a maximum 2 year revocation. He should...
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My boyfriend was sentenced two years for v.o.p for robbery. Will he have to serve the entire time?
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Answered on November 16, 2013
Assuming this is a technical violation of his probation, which it should be, he is supposed to receive 2 for credit when he is incarcerated. This...
I have a warrant, but my fiancee wants to drop the charges. Is that possible without having to sit in jail with no bond?
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Answered on November 16, 2013
No, she cannot drop the warrant. Once a warrant has been issued it must be satisfied. You need to contact a bonding company who will walk you into...
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Is it legal for 2 people with the exact same charges to receive a different amount of sentence time.
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Answered on November 16, 2013
Absolutely. Varying factors such as criminal background, and the role the person played in the crime factor into their sentencing.
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I was put on conditional probation 3 years ago for intent to distribute marijuana in GA. Can I buy a firearm upon completion?
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Answered on November 16, 2013
As long as you have not been convicted of a felony then you can purchase a firearm. Make sure not to buy one until you know your probation is over,...
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My fourteen year old son was just caught buying adderall in school. He is being charged with a felony this is his first offense
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Answered on November 16, 2013
Since this case will be in juvenile court the end result will most likely be a dismissal of the charges, and your child's record being sealed....
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I HEARD THAT EVEN IF I BEAT THE CHARGE MY P.O. WILL STILL TRY TO GET MY PROBATION REVOKED AND GIVE ME TIME. IS THIS TRUE?
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Answered on November 16, 2013
Even if you beat the charge the mere fact you were arrested in the first place is enough for your P.O. to try to revoke you. Your lawyer may be...
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My girlfriend and I had sex I'm 18 and she is 16 can I be charge for her being a minor?
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Answered on November 16, 2013
You could be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, or interfering with custody.
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If someone is incarcerated and had money on them when they got booked can the judge order them to give it to me for restitution?
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Answered on November 16, 2013
Talk to the prosecutor who handled the case. If the defendant has already been sentenced, and it sounds like he has, it may be too late for...
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If i want to receive restitution,from someone who is incarcerated who do i speak with about it?
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Answered on November 16, 2013
Talk to the prosecutor who handled the case. If the defendant has already been sentenced, and it sounds like he has, it may be too late for...
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