Simple battery what is the sentence is probation offered if it's a misdemeanor and it's my first offense
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Answered on May 28, 2014
The maximum punishment is 12 months in jail, and a $1,000 fine. Since this is your first offense you have several options to you which will allow...
Can the district attorney wait till the day of trial to dismiss the case and drop all charges?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Yes. They can wait until the day of trial to drop the charges. They would most likely drop them at the calendar call, but they could wait until the...
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What happens if the VOP and new charge are in two separate counties?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
He is supposed to be transported back to Chatham County to remove the hold. Bibb will most likely deal with everything in Bibb first since he is...
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I got a plea deal of 20 do 10 or 20 do 6 no prole on burglary what would be the best deal?
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Answered on May 27, 2014
Be sure to discuss this option with an attorney, face to face, to go over all the possible details. It is hard to give a specific answer on this...
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Lawyer had me write to the victims saying sorry,that way I get in a program ,that I found out I don't qualify.Is that legal
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Answered on May 27, 2014
That letter may be used as evidence against you, but it may also get you a lighter sentence.
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In Georgia, can you be charged with deposit account fraud if payment plan has been set up?
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Answered on May 27, 2014
Yes. They can even press charges if you make payments in full since that does not eliminate the original illegal act.
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I was convicted of driving without registration and insurances. Are these felonies or misdemeanors?
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Answered on May 27, 2014
They are misdemeanors, and the no insurance charge will suspend your driver's license unless you plead Nolo to the charge.
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I have been charge with financial transaction card fraud am I looking at jail time it was $60.00
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Answered on May 27, 2014
Jail time is a possibility, but I doubt you will get any.
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Has the law/bill past where an inmate that has been sentenced can do a fifth of their time?
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Answered on May 27, 2014
I've never heard of a law like this being contemplated in georgia.
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Cited on ticket in ga 40-6-20(a) after turning left during yellow light. It turned red as I was exiting the intersection?
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Answered on May 27, 2014
You are charged under the state statute. What you describe does not violate the statute, but the officer probably has a different story.
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