First offender or conditional discharge

Mr. Burns is correct. Conditional discharge is the preferred choice based on the information you have provided.

If you have at least 50,000.00 of equity in your property, and your property is in the same county as the person who is incarcerated, you may be...

Will an expunged misdemeanor show up on a background check?

A good way to find out is to go run your criminal history at your local police department first. Then you will know.

What could happen if while out on felony bond I am arrested for a misdemeanor charge and then bond out again?

Misdemeanors in Georgia are typically punishable by up to a 1,000.00 fine and/or 1 year in jail. If you have no prior convictions, misdemeanor...

Do I need a defense attorney? What's your opinion on a public defender?

Yes, you need an attorney. There are excellent public defenders and bad ones and everything in between just like every other profession. The...

How can you find out if there is a warrant for your arrest in Atlanta GA without going into the court?

Call the clerk of court in the city or county of where you were arrested. You can also check with the prosecutors office in the city or county of...

Can my probation officer make me take drug and alcohol classes

It depends on what your sentence says. Most likely it would say get an evaluation and complete any recommendations made. What would be the...

If the police knock and announce but only wait one second before breaching then lie during the suppression hearing.

More information is needed. Did the police have a arrest warrant? Did the please have a search warrant? Did someone open the door? was contraband...

Juvenile arraignment indigent defendants. Rights were read, asked to enter plea after explaining what they did

In juvenile court at your first appearance, the judge is typically the person who reads the charges and asks how you plead to the charges. Prior to...

Is it worth my time and money to get a lawer for violation of probation

If you have 90 to 120 days to spare and that's what the judge gives you than you probably don't need a lawyer. However, there may be several...